Hastings Racecourse & Casino

Name

Hastings Racecourse & Casino

Legal name

Great Canadian Entertainment

Website

https://hastingsracecourse.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming & Entertainment

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Standalone Casino Properties (Urban/Suburban) (MPAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Horse racing wagering
• Slot machines
• Simulcast racing
• Entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gaming Revenue: Slot machine wagering and table game revenue from casino floor. Customers place bets on slot machines and potentially table games, with house maintaining statistical edge on all wagers.
2. Horse Racing Wagering: Live and simulcast horse racing betting. Revenue generated through take rates on wagers placed on races.
3. Food & Beverage: On-site dining at Eclipse Lounge, Jerome's restaurant, and The Clubhouse during live racing. Revenue from food and beverage sales.
4. Event Hosting & Catering: Group bookings, corporate events, and private functions for up to 300 guests in various event spaces including box seats, VIP lounge, grandstand patio, trackside patio, and marquee.
5. Rewards Program: Encore Rewards loyalty program drives repeat visitation and customer retention through points accumulation on gaming and dining spend.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hastings Racecourse & Casino operates a single-property gaming and entertainment destination in Vancouver, British Columbia, offering a casino floor with 280+ slot machines and table games, live and simulcast horse racing via the BC Racebook, the HPIBet online horse racing wagering platform, on-site dining venues (Eclipse Lounge, Jerome's, The Clubhouse), and group event hosting for up to 300 guests. The Encore Rewards loyalty program supports repeat visitation across British Columbia casino properties.

Product overview

Hastings Racecourse & Casino is a single-property gaming and entertainment destination operated by Great Canadian Entertainment, combining a casino with over 280 slot machines and live racing facilities. The property offers a portfolio of integrated products including the gaming floor with slot machines and table games, simulcast racing via the BC Racebook, the HPIBet online betting platform, and the Encore Rewards loyalty program for British Columbia. Dining amenities include Eclipse Lounge (full-service bar and entertainment stage), Jerome's casual restaurant, and The Clubhouse dining venue. The venue also provides group event hosting services with multiple venue options accommodating up to 300 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eclipse Lounge: Indoor lounge with full entertainment amenities including full-service bar, 15-flat panel television monitors, and a fully outfitted stage. Located steps from the gaming floor.
• Jeromes
• The Clubhouse at Hastings
• BC Racebook
• HPIBet

Products and services

• Hastings Casino Gaming Floor The casino gaming floor features over 280 slot machines and live table games, providing a dynamic gaming entertainment experience minutes from downtown Vancouver for adult consumers (19+).
• Simulcast Racing (BC Racebook) Live horse racing simulcast venue with daily race listings, post times, and track availability, allowing customers to wager on races from multiple tracks.
• HPIBet Online Betting Platform Online and mobile platform for wagering on horse racing, offering users the ability to bet remotely with easy and secure account management.
• Encore Rewards Loyalty Program Loyalty program for British Columbia casinos enabling members to earn points on PlayNow or at BC casinos and redeem rewards through multiple redemption options.
• Eclipse Lounge Indoor lounge with a full-service bar, 15 flat-panel television monitors, and a fully outfitted stage, located steps from the gaming floor.
• Jerome's Restaurant Casual dining restaurant offering hearty breakfasts, burgers, and monthly food features, located off the Racebook.
• The Clubhouse at Hastings Dining venue formerly known as SILKS, offering scenic views of the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet, open during live horse racing only.
• Group Bookings & Event Hosting Hospitality service hosting private and corporate events for up to 300 guests, with venues including Box Seats, VIP Lounge, Grandstand Patio, Trackside Patio, and Marquee.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Great Canadian EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that owns and operates Hastings Racecourse & Casino as part of its portfolio of gaming destinations across Canada. Great Canadian Entertainment operates 18,000+ slot machines and 600+ live table games nationwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hastings-racecourse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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