Gateway Casinos

New Westminster Record: Thousands turn out for casino opening (PDF)
Between 12,000 and 15,000 people showed up on Starlight Casino's opening day Tuesday. "Everything was just tremendous," said Maury Kask, director of marketing for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Inc. "We had a fabulous opening night and opening day."

Surrey Now: Starlight Casino opens across the bridge(s) (PDF)
It's game on for Starlight Casino. The region's latest 24/7 gambling palace opened to the public at noon Tuesday in the Queensborough area of New Westminster.

iGamingBusiness.com: Western Canada’s Newest Casino Opens For Business (PDF)
In Canada, the new 10,000 square foot Starlight Casino has opened featuring 850 slot machines, 45 gaming tables, a poker room and 1,000 seat, interactive sports bar.

Vancouver Sun: Gateway Casinos CEO Dave Gadhia had Tia Alexander help launch New Westminster’s $110 million Starlight complex (PDF)
Gateway Casinos CEO Dave Gadhia looked to have hit a jackpot Tuesday, when the $110million Starlight casino complex opened in New Westminster's Queensborough district, a week ahead of schedule.

New Westminster Record: New Starlight Casino opens doors in 'Boro (PDF)
Game on. Starlight Casino is now open in Queensborough. A poker room, unique gaming machines, restaurants and a show lounge with live entertainment are a few of the many features the $100million gaming facility has to offer.

Surrey Now: Starlight opens Dec. 11 (PDF)
December 11 is the public grand opening date of the new Starlight casino in the Queensborough area of New Westminster.

New Westminster Record: Starlight Casino gearing up for grand opening (PDF)
Queensborough's longawaited $110 million Starlight Casino
will be opening its doors in less than a month. The 100,000 squarefoot gaming facility will hold 850 slot machines and 45 gaming tables.

Richmond Review: Casino gets finishing touches (PDF)
At the soontobe opened Starlight Casino, customers will literally be able to see star light. And even the sunlight. Owners of the $115million casino, due to open Dec. 11 in Queensborough, say they will offer a unique experience compared to other casinos in the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver Sun: Metro's latest destination casino decked out in red Asian theme (PDF)
Patrons will see red when they visit Metro Vancouver's latest $100million destination casino. The Starlight Casino opens in New Westminster's Queensborough district Dec. 11 with a decor featuring a "subtle Asian theme" that should appeal to everybody.

The Province: For sale sign down by riverboat side (PDF)
A former Mississippi riverboat that once operated as the Queen of New Orleans and has been serving as B.C.’s only floating casino is up for sale.

24 Hours: Casino floats on down the river (PDF)
The Royal City Star, home of the Lower Mainland’s only floating casino – currently moored next to the Quay in New Westminster – will shut down in a few weeks, and be put up for sale.

Burnaby NOW: Gateway offers guitar (PDF)
As the main sponsor for the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival, Gateway Casinos wants to make a lasting impression on attendees.

Side Streets: Entertainment Galore at Starlight Casino (PDF)
There will be more to the Starlight Casino than one of the biggest gaming floors in B.C. When the Queensborough casino opens in December it will become a Lower Mainland entertainment destination.

Burnaby NOW: Businesses Back the Blues (PDF)
Support of sponsors has helped to make Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival a draw for city.

Globe and Mail Top 1000 - 2006 rank: 232 (PDF)
Listed as #256 of the top 1000 publicly traded companies of 2007, Gateway Casinos continues to show growth as one of the largest publicly traded Canadian corporations.