Casinos across the country were mandated to close due to COVID-19 in March of 2020. BC remains the only jurisdiction in North America that has completely refused to permit casinos to re-open (even in a restricted manner) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, thousands of casino workers remain off the job and all facilities remain closed. We are sharing a video done in partnership with the BCGEU that highlights three Starlight Casino New Westminster employees who have shared their powerful stories, discussing how the lengthy closure has deeply affected them. We continue to work very hard to get our facilities re-opened and are hopeful this video will propel that conversation forward. We are ready to re-open and confident that we can operate our facilities in a safe and responsible manner. We look forward to resuming our operations across the province and throughout Canada and welcoming back our employees and valued customers when the Public Health Offices deems it safe to re-open.
Media Contact:
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment:
Tanya Gabara
Director, Public Relations
604-296-5052
About Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 26 gaming properties in British Columbia and Ontario and two additional properties in Edmonton, Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs over 8,000 people and features approximately 421 table games (including 48 poker tables), 14,162 slots, 82 food and beverage outlets and 561 hotel rooms. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway’s proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Additional information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com. * All figures as at February 13, 2020
