Paragon: Paragon Gaming

Paragon Gaming: Michael Graydon, who resigned suddenly last week, has been hired by Paragon Gaming and 360 VOX Corp. to act as president of PV Hospitality, a new joint partnership between the two companies. , according to CBC. Two years ago, the city rejected any expansion of gambling at the proposed site but, in December, Paragon received a development permit from Vancouver city council for its proposed $535-million urban resort complex in downtown Vancouver. Opponents of the proposed new casino resort next to BC Place Stadium are howling about the new job for the former CEO of the B.C. Lottery Corporation. A press release from Paragon Gaming states that Graydon's first priority "will be oversight and operations of Vancouvers new world-class urban resort adjacent to BC Place." Paragon Development Ltd. received a development permit to relocate the Edgewater Casino and to build two hotels, a conference space, restaurants, lounges, a gym and spa next to B.C. Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver. Paragon Development Ltd. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.