The grand atrium of the resort also contains the first spiral escalators to ever be installed in Canada. The 2006 Gemini Awards were presented at the River Rock Casino Resort, marking the ceremony's West Coast debut the event is normally held in Toronto. The premier event of the Johnny Chan Poker Championship was also held in 2007. It hosted the British Columbia Poker Championships in November 2005, 20. This included a modification of its liquor licence and operating licence to allow liquor to be consumed in the casino's theatre. Several variances were needed from the City of Richmond to allow it to open with service that customers expect. It first opened to the public on June 25, 2004. The casino was built on the site of the former Bridgepoint Market in Richmond. The casino has 10,000 visitors per day on average and generated an annual revenue of $244 million as of August 2006. The hotel has a total of 396 rooms, including standard rooms and suites and it is situated on the river with a 144-berth marina. The casino is owned by Great Canadian Entertainment. River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia is the largest casino in the province of British Columbia. Casino in British Columbia, Canada River Rock Casino Resort
