Great Canadian Gaming Corporation announced the retirement of Neil W. Baker from the Board of Directors of the company, and the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Hart to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Baker's retirement. Mr. Hart's appointment is subject to Mr. Hart's registration with the applicable gaming regulatory authorities. By reason of his age, Mr. Baker made the determination to retire from the Board of Directors. Mr. Baker, a former member of the New York Stock Exchange, Senior Partner of Gordon Investment Corporation and the principal of Ridgeline Corporation (a private merchant bank), is retiring after almost seven years of dedicated service. Mr. Baker has been a director of the company since November 2011, and in that time, provided significant value that has materially contributed to the strategic direction, growth, and success of the company. Chris Hart, the appointee, is the former President, Hotel Operations - Americas (and prior to this President, Hotel Operations - Asia Pacific), for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Mr. Hart attended Westminster Hotel School in London, and trained at the prestigious Claridges and Berkeley hotels, both in London, before returning to Canada to join the Four Seasons. Mr. Hart is a seasoned hotel/hospitality sector executive who spent his entire career (and over 30 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts) in the hotel/hospitality industry. Mr. Hart continues to be active in the sector, and since retiring from Four Seasons, he has been consulting in the hotel/hospitality and real estate industry.