The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has completed its acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. The transaction transfers the gaming venue to Indigenous management as part of a provincial ownership initiative.
Facility Details and Corporate Expansion
Elements Casino Chilliwack has operated since 2012. The location currently features more than 300 slot machines, live and electronic table games, bingo programming, dining facilities, and scheduled entertainment. The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe represents seven First Nation communities across the Chilliwack River watershed. Chief David Jimmie, president of Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe Management Ltd., stated that the purchase extends the group’s commercial activities beyond existing sectors including real estate, sustainable forestry, environmental management, and energy infrastructure. "This acquisition is the next step in that growth. Elements Casino Chilliwack is a strong, established business, and we’re proud to bring gaming and hospitality into our portfolio."Great Canadian Entertainment CEO Matt Anfinson confirmed the handover. He noted that the company expects "that under the Ts’elxwéyeqw Group’s leadership, the business will begin an exciting new chapter."
The deal follows an initial announcement in November 2025 regarding Great Canadian Entertainment’s plan to transfer multiple British Columbia casino locations to First Nations ownership.