“Today’s announcement marks another momentous first for VICI as we expand our footprint internationally into Canada with the acquisition of the Pure portfolio,” said John Payne, president and CEO of VICI Properties, in a statement. The Pure Master Lease has an initial total annual rent of approximately C$21.8 million representing an implied acquisition capitalization rate of 8.0 per cent, and an initial term of 25 years, with four five-year tenant renewal options. Simultaneous with the acquisition, VICI entered into a triple-net master lease agreement with Pure Canadian Gaming covering the Pure portfolio. The transaction, the first in Canada for Vici Properties, was announced January 9, 2023. Edmonton, Pure Casino Calgary, Calgary and Pure Casino Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta.
The deal includes the real estate assets of Pure Casino Edmonton in Edmonton, Pure Casino Yellowhead. has sold its four Pure Casinos in Alberta to New York City-based real estate investment trust Vici Properties for $271.9 million (US$200.8 million) in a long-term sale-leaseback arrangement.
