For anyone that wants a world-class gaming experience without having to cross that picket line, certainly Caesars Windsor is an option for them.”Īnd from casino spokesperson Susanne Tompkins, in an statement emailed to CTV News: “U.S. “But at the same time we want to recognize that we have a similar offering that has a quality experience on this side of the border. gaming friends are in this strike position,” said Gordon Orr, the CEO of Tourism Windsor/Essex Pelee Island. “We take no pleasure in the fact that we know that our U.S. While nobody should be doing cartwheels as seeing workers missing out on paycheques, it’s no surprise that stakeholders in Windsor’s tourism and gambling businesses were letting their neighbours across the bridge/tunnel know they’re open for business.
Some 3,700 unionized employees at Hollywood Casino at Greektown, MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit went on strike seven days ago, forcing the closure of some facilities - including poker rooms - and services at the three entertainment venues.Ī flyer from the Detroit Casino Council, which represents casino workers across five unions: It’s a safe bet that the current strike involving casino workers in Detroit has delivered a bump in business for Caesars Windsor. Cross the border instead of the picket line
