What Play! Gaming & Entertainment does

Play! Gaming & Entertainment is the operating name of R. Paul Martin Construction Co. Ltd., a privately held Ontario corporation that runs a single charitable gaming centre at 1600 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario. The venue operates 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and the regulatory oversight of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). It offers paper and electronic bingo across five scheduled daily sessions (Warmups at 12:00 PM, Matinee at 12:30 PM, Lickity Splits at 6:15 PM, Evening at 7:00 PM, and Late Night at 10:00 PM), electronic gaming terminals, Spinning Reel Cabinets (Tap N Play), lottery games, Dartsee interactive dart lanes, and a licensed lounge with a full-service restaurant, four fireplaces, a VIP alcove, cornhole, and billiards. Accessibility features include braille cards and a bell system for non-verbal patrons. A modern, upscale, smoke-free brand identity is supported through the website (English and French), social media contests on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and an active careers page.

Revenue is generated transactionally from bingo card sales, electronic terminal play, Spinning Reel Cabinet play, lottery, and food and beverage service, with online casino play routed via a referral partnership to CasinoTime.ca (CasinoTime Inc.). A loyalty layer (Omni Rewards) is co-issued with CasinoTime Inc. and redeemable on premises. The company also operates an Online Store for gift cards and merchandise via WooCommerce with Stripe payment processing, and accepts reservations through the ResOS booking platform. Proceeds support 71 local Kingston-area charitable organizations across sports, schools, healthcare, arts, and community services. The General Manager is Jeff Holmes; the company has 8 employees, no disclosed external investors, no parent company, and no funding rounds on record.

From a platform and technology standpoint, the business is operationally thin: no proprietary software is disclosed, no mobile app exists, and no AI/ML capabilities are in evidence. Core technology consists of regulated electronic gaming terminals, bingo systems, and third-party entertainment (Dartsee) and commerce (WooCommerce, Stripe, ResOS) integrations, with Google Analytics and Meta pixels used for marketing measurement. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer at the physical venue with a supplementary online referral channel through CasinoTime.ca. The addressable market is geographically constrained to Kingston and surrounding Ontario, with growth levers limited to incremental product/channel additions (Dartsee, Spinning Reel Cabinets, Omni Rewards, Online Store) and community-driven foot traffic rather than multi-site expansion.

Name

Play! Gaming & Entertainment

Legal name

R. Paul Martin Construction Co. Ltd.

Website

https://playgamingentertainment.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Play! Gaming & Entertainment operates a single charitable gaming centre in Kingston, Ontario under OLG/AGCO oversight, offering bingo, electronic gaming terminals, Spinning Reel Cabinets, lottery, interactive dart lanes, and a full-service restaurant/lounge to adult patrons, with proceeds supporting 71 local charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Gaming Centre

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (71312), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Table Games (ETGs) & Stadium Gaming Terminals (MPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social/Free-to-Play Bingo Lounges (In-Venue) (MPAEAGAC)

Keywords

• Charitable gaming centre
• Bingo entertainment
• Electronic gaming terminals
• Gaming lounge
• Slot-style cabinets

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Charitable Gaming - Bingo: Session bingo games with multiple daily sessions including Warmups, Matinee, Lickity Splits, Evening, and Late Night bingo. Revenue generated from bingo card sales and prize payouts.
2. Electronic Gaming Terminals: Electronic gaming terminals providing gaming entertainment options for patrons. Revenue generated from player participation.
3. Spinning Reel Games: Spinning Reel Cabinets featuring slot-style gaming available during operating hours
4. Lottery Games: Lottery game offerings at the gaming centre
5. Food and Beverage Service: Licensed lounge with full-service restaurant serving food and beverages to patrons
6. Online Gaming Partnership (CasinoTime.ca): Referral partnership driving customers to online casino partner; receives referral performance reports and aggregate data from CasinoTime Inc.
7. Omni Rewards Program: On-premises reward and loyalty program accepting CasinoTime Inc. rewards for exchange or redemption at the premises

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Play! Gaming & Entertainment operates a single-location charitable gaming centre in Kingston, Ontario offering electronic gaming terminals, paper and electronic bingo, lottery games, and Spinning Reel Cabinets in a modern, upscale, smoke-free environment. Amenities include a licensed lounge with full-service restaurant, four fireplaces, a VIP alcove, and additional entertainment such as cornhole, billiards, and interactive dart lanes. Gaming operates 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily, with five scheduled daily bingo sessions, and online gaming is offered via a referral partnership with CasinoTime.ca.

Product overview

Play! Gaming & Entertainment operates a single-location charitable gaming centre in Kingston, Ontario, offering a portfolio of entertainment products and services. The core offering is the physical Charitable Gaming Centre featuring electronic gaming terminals, paper and electronic bingo (with scheduled daily sessions), lottery games, and Spinning Reel Cabinets (Tap N Play). The company partners with CasinoTime.ca for online gaming access. Additional services include a licensed lounge with full-service restaurant, interactive Dartsee Lanes (interactive dart entertainment), an Omni Rewards loyalty program for on-premises rewards redemption, an Online Store for gift cards and merchandise (powered by WooCommerce and Stripe), and a reservations/booking system. The portfolio is unified under the Play! Gaming & Entertainment brand, with Dartsee Lanes also operating under The Social YGK brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charitable Gaming Centre Experience Single-location modern, upscale, smoke-free charitable gaming venue at 1600 Bath Road, Kingston, Ontario offering electronic gaming terminals, paper and electronic bingo, lottery games, and Spinning Reel Cabinets, with a licensed lounge, full-service restaurant, four fireplaces, a VIP alcove, cornhole, billiards, and darts. Open 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily for adults aged 19 and over.
• Session Bingo (Paper & Electronic) Scheduled daily bingo games with five sessions: Warmups (12:00 PM), Matinee (12:30 PM), Lickity Splits (6:15 PM), Evening (7:00 PM), and Late Night (10:00 PM). Includes paper bingo cards and electronic bingo terminals, with accessibility features such as braille cards and bells for non-verbal communication.
• Spinning Reel Cabinets (Tap N Play) Electronic gaming cabinets offering slot-style spinning reel gameplay as part of the charitable gaming offering, available daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
• Licensed Lounge & Full-Service Restaurant On-premises licensed lounge and full-service restaurant serving food and beverages to gaming patrons, featuring four fireplaces and a VIP alcove.
• Dartsee Interactive Dart Lanes Interactive dart entertainment featuring cloud-connected scoring, mobile features, player accounts, game statistics, tournament features, and QR-code session sharing. Physical lanes are owned and operated by Play! Gaming & Entertainment, while software and technical services are provided by Dartsee Ltd.
• CasinoTime.ca Online Gaming Referral Online casino gaming access provided through a referral partnership with CasinoTime Inc., accessed via the 'Play Online' tab on the Play! Gaming & Entertainment website, with linked Omni Rewards redeemable at the on-premises venue.
• Online Store (Gift Cards and Merchandise) E-commerce functionality on the company website supporting guest or customer account checkout for purchases, gift cards, orders, and related transactions, operated using WooCommerce with Stripe payment processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71 local charities supported through charitable gaming proceeds

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)coreOthersRegulatory authority that conducts and manages charitable gaming in Ontario. Play! Gaming & Entertainment operates under OLG authority and oversight. Personal information collected on behalf of OLG is subject to FIPPA and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999.
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)coreOthersRegulatory body that regulates gaming activities in Ontario. Oversees Play! Gaming & Entertainment's charitable gaming operations ensuring compliance with gaming standards, policies, and procedures.
• CasinoTime Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent third-party online gaming operator. Play! Gaming & Entertainment links to CasinoTime.ca through outbound referral links. Omni Rewards from CasinoTime can be exchanged or redeemed at Play! Gaming & Entertainment premises. Limited personal information shared for reward validation and administration purposes.
• CasinoTime Partners Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party entity that may operate or administer marketing, affiliate or referral programs. Outbound referral links on Play! Gaming & Entertainment website may link to CasinoTime Partners Inc. sites.
• DartseecoreTechnology or IntegrationDartsee Ltd. provides interactive dart lane software, cloud services, mobile features, player accounts, game statistics, tournament features, QR-code session sharing, and my.dartsee.com functionality. Physical dart lanes owned by Play! Gaming & Entertainment. Dartsee manages all technical services for the dart experience.
• 71 Local Charity OrganizationscoreOthersLocal Kingston area charities benefiting from charitable gaming proceeds. Includes sports organizations (hockey, swimming, gymnastics, etc.), schools, healthcare organizations, arts groups, community services, and cultural organizations. Full list includes: ACFO Mille-Iles, Amherstview Lions Club, Kingston Symphony Association, Habitat for Humanity, multiple school councils, and many more.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bingo World: Charitable bingo and gaming centre peer with paper and electronic bingo plus slot-style electronic gaming machines in Ontario, directly competing for the same adult gaming-entertainment patron.
• CasinoTime Inc. Play!'s online gaming partner operating CasinoTime.ca in Ontario's regulated iGaming market — a directly connected revenue peer via referral economics and shared Omni Rewards currency.
• Blue Heron Bingo: Charitable bingo hall offering paper and electronic bingo plus ancillary gaming services in Ontario — closely comparable venue type, regulatory framework, and customer base to Play! Gaming & Entertainment.
• Delta Bingo & Gaming: Ontario-based bingo hall and charitable gaming centre operator with multiple locations offering electronic bingo, slot-style machines, and food service — a directly comparable bingo/electronic gaming hall peer to Play!.

Emerging players

• BetMGM: Joint-venture iGaming and sportsbook operator active in Ontario's regulated online gaming market — adjacent digital competitor that competes for the same adult gaming dollars.
• DraftKings: U.S./Ontario-licensed online sportsbook and iGaming operator — emerging player in digital wagering that influences foot-traffic migration away from physical venues like Play!.

Broad incumbents

• Great Canadian Gaming Corporation: Ontario-licensed casino operator (acquired by Apollo Global Management) running multiple gaming properties with slots, tables, and entertainment amenities — analogous regulated gaming operator at greater scale.
• Fallsview Casino Resort: Large Ontario casino resort operated by Mohegan with slots, tables, and live entertainment — broader incumbent competing for the same regional adult gaming and entertainment wallet.
• Caesars Windsor: Major Ontario casino resort offering slot machines, table games, and entertainment — a competing adult gaming destination that pulls discretionary spend from Kingston-region patrons.
• Gateway Casinos & Entertainment: Large Ontario casino operator running multiple gaming and entertainment properties under AGCO oversight, offering similar slot machines, table gaming, and food/beverage — a broader incumbent in the same regulatory environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PlayYGK
• Facebookfacebook.com/PlayYGK
• Instagraminstagram.com/PlayYGK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/playygk

Compliance1 record

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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