Petroglyph Development Group

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Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, June 23.

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hay ce:p q́a’ (thank you)

PETROGLYPH DEVELOPMENT GROUP BECOMES CANADA’S LARGEST INDIGENOUS-OWNED HOSPITALITY AND CASINO OPERATOR

Snuneymuxw’s PDG completes acquisition of River Rock Casino Resort, the largest resort in Western Canada.

Snuneymuxw (Nanaimo), B.C. (June 16, 2026) – Petroglyph Development Group Ltd. (PDG), a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation (Snuneymuxw), announced today the successful closing of the sale of River Rock Casino Resort (River Rock), in Richmond, B.C., to a limited partnership owned by PDG and Musqueam Capital Corporation (MCC). With the acquisition of River Rock, Western Canada's largest casino resort, PDG becomes the largest First Nation-owned casino operator in Canada by revenue and is, through its ownership of the Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo and now the River Rock Casino Resort, the country's leading Indigenous hospitality operator. The closing follows PDG’s earlier acquisitions of Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria, Chances Maple Ridge and Great Canadian Casino Vancouver from Great Canadian Entertainment.

“Today is a historic day for Snuneymuxw and the Canadian gaming and hospitality industry,” said Chief Mike Wyse, Xum'silum, Snuneymuxw First Nation. “With the closing of the River Rock acquisition, we are taking combined ownership of the most recognized gaming destination in British Columbia, and cementing Snuneymuxw, through PDG, as a leading force in gaming in this province and the largest First Nation-owned casino and hospitality operator in Canada. This is the result of generations of work by our people to build a strong and self-determined future. We begin this new chapter on Musqueam territory with deep respect.”

PDG and MCC, the wholly owned corporation of Musqueam Indian Band (Musqueam), have completed a partnership agreement establishing shared ownership over the operations of River Rock, with MCC holding a minority ownership interest and PDG holding a majority ownership interest. PDG, through its subsidiary Lahal Casino Management LP, will also operate the casino and hotel.

To learn more about the completed acquisition, visit https://petroglyphdg.com/blog

"hay ce:p q́a’ for being here today and taking the time to get to know PDG a bit better. What we've achieved together so far is worth celebrating, and the opportunities ahead are even greater." Ian Simpson, Yaatqumtun, CEO

💫 hay ce:p q́a’ to everyone who joined us for the PDG Annual General Meeting. It was an opportunity to reflect on our shared successes, celebrate the growth of our partnerships and businesses, and connect with you on how we are executing Snuneymuxw membership and community priorities.

Here are a few moments from the event as we shared stories, answered questions, and looked ahead to what's next for PDG and its subsidiaries.

🔗 To learn more about PDG and its businesses, visit: https://petroglyphdg.com