The New Grand Villa Casino Gets Set to Bring the House Down

    Metro Vancouver's Largest Casino and Newest Multi-Entertainment Complex
    Offers Upscale Entertainment, Fine Dining and World-Class Gaming

    BURNABY, BC, Nov. 3 /CNW/ - Taking place on Wednesday, November 5, Grand
Villa Casino will officially open its doors to the public. At the forefront of
its industry, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment's newest property, Grand Villa
Casino, will boast more than 1,000 state-of-the-art slot machines, 50 gaming
tables and three exclusive Club and VIP rooms. Beyond great gaming, Grand
Villa Casino will also feature four restaurants and bars, and a unique show
lounge complete with its own premium bar and dining area. A hotel and
conference facility operated by Delta Hotels will open in Spring 2009.
    Joining Gateway Casinos' Chief Executive Officer, Dave Gadhia, to kick
off the evening and celebrate the official unveiling of the property will be
His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, Mayor of the City of Burnaby, and Michael
Graydon, President and Chief Executive Officer, BCLC. The evening's
festivities will feature exceptional live entertainment, mouth-watering west
coast cuisine and the best table games and slot action in town.

    WHO:   His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, Mayor of the City of Burnaby
           Michael Graydon, President and Chief Executive Officer, BCLC
           Dave Gadhia, Chief Executive Officer, Gateway Casinos &
           Entertainment Inc.

    WHAT:  The official grand opening of the new Grand Villa Casino

    WHEN:  Wednesday, November 5, 2008
           6:30pm to 7:45pm ~ VIP and Media Cocktail Reception
           7:45pm to 8:00pm ~ Media Photo Opportunity with special guests
           8:00pm ~ Grand Villa Casino officially opens its doors to the
           public

    WHERE: Grand Villa Casino
           4331 Dominion Street (Wilingdon Ave. & Canada Way, off
           Sumner Ave.)
           Burnaby, B.C.

           Special Note: On-site parking will be available for media at the
           entrance to the Grand Villa Casino Hotel Lobby

    WHY:   To celebrate this week's official unveiling of Grand Villa
           Casino - Metro Vancouver's largest casino and newest multi-
           entertainment complex

For further information: or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Rohini Mukherji, DDB Public Relations, Ph: (604) 609-9509 or (416) 629-9346,
Email: rohini.mukherji@can.ddbpr.com; Penny Savoie, DDB Public Relations, Ph:
(416) 886-4511, Email: penny.savoie@can.ddbpr.com; Angela Law, BCLC, Corporate
Communications Officer, Ph: (604) 786-8606, Email: alaw@bclc.com