Gateway Casinos Goes Mobile!

BURNABY, BC, May 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited unveils its Gateway Casinos mobile entertainment app. A first of its kind in the B.C. gaming marketplace, the app enhances the world of choices and non-gaming experiences at Gateway's portfolio of properties in B.C. and Alberta.

The Gateway Casinos app provides users with latest promotional materials and exclusive information on Gateway's over 20 restaurants, ongoing contests, enticing special offers and world-class entertainment. Additionally, users can receive exclusive mobile special vouchers, coupons and offers. The experience is also completely personalized with users able to select their favourite Gateway property and tailor it to their personal interests.

"Gateway takes tremendous pride in providing our customers with a complete entertainment offering. Whether it's dining at renowned restaurants like the all-new Match Eatery & Public House or sampling our live entertainment options, we are extending the Gateway guest's experience beyond the world of gaming. This mobile app allows us to connect with our customers and deliver value that is geared to their desires," says Tony Santo, CEO of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment."

The app is available for all platforms; Android, iPhones, BlackBerry and Windows devices. It can be downloaded for free at Google Play, iTunes, Blackberry World, and Windows Phone and at Gateway casinos websites.

Each of the 9 full-service Gateway Casino's (a) Cascades, Grand Villa, and Starlight casinos in the GVRD; (b)  Lake City Casinos in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon; (c) the Palace and Baccarat casinos in Edmonton, Alberta are included in the apps launch.

As a market leader Gateway Casinos is embracing mobile communication as a key channel for communication with their customers.  The mobile market is currently growing 2 times faster than internet adoption. "The purpose of our Gateway app is to provide the customer with an easy-to-use mechanism in which to interact with their favourite property." Says Randy Sears, Vice President of Marketing.

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is a Market Leader in Canadian Gaming.

Entertainment is exciting. It's also our business. We are dedicated to providing a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests.  Our portfolio of properties includes Grand Villa Casino, Cascades Casino, Starlight Casino, Lake City Casinos (Vernon, Kamloops, Kelowna & Penticton), Baccarat Casino and Palace Casino in Edmonton, and community gaming centres in Mission, Squamish and Newton. Our mission is to provide guests with the best experience possible by offering unique choices in gaming, fine dining options and entertainment.

SOURCE: Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited

For further information:

Tanya Gabara
Office: 604-539-4435
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