# CanadaBuys #27-02706

Ontario seeks operators for up to three Niagara Region integrated resort casinos

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-02706
**NAICS:** 713210, 721120

Ontario is seeking experienced private-sector operators to develop and run up to three integrated resort casinos in the Niagara Region.
- **Government buyers:** Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG) and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
- **Opportunity:** Develop and operate up to three new, large-scale, land-based integrated resort casinos, including in Niagara Falls, under Destination Niagara Operating Agreements.
- **Operator qualifications:** Respondents must have gaming expertise; the resorts are described as world-class integrated resort casinos.
- **Process and term:** The opportunity uses a two-phase process, with respondents shortlisted before proposals are invited. The initial operating term is 30 years.
- **OEMs and named organizations:** No casino equipment OEMs or product vendors are identified. The named organizations are MTCG, OLG, and MERX, where the Call for Investment documents are available.

### Description

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation invite proposals from qualified private-sector operators with gaming expertise to develop and operate new large-scale integrated resort casinos in the Niagara Region. The two-phase process will first shortlist respondents, then invite shortlisted respondents to submit proposals to develop and operate a casino in Niagara Falls. The sponsors intend to select up to three operators for an initial 30-year term under Destination Niagara Operating Agreements. Full opportunity details and submission requirements are provided in the Call for Investment documents available through MERX.

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