THE GREAT GOLDEN GIVEAWAY! Gateway Casinos Invites You To Swipe For Your Chance To Win a Kilo of Gold!

LOWER MAINLAND, BC, March 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Gateway's year of Fame & Fortune now includes The Great Golden Giveaway. Starting April 1^st every new and existing Encore Rewards member will have the opportunity to swipe daily for the chance to win a gold bar valued at $50,000!

"We strive to elevate the gaming experience players can expect to receive from a Gateway property" said Randy Sears, VP of Marketing, when asked about the goal of this promotion.

Each of the 12 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; and (d) Chances Mission, Chances Squamish and Newton Community Gaming Centre will have an interactive kiosk located by Guest Services for patrons to swipe their Encore Rewards card. Their swipe will tell them instantly whether they have won the gold or one of many amazing secondary prizes. "The goal for this promotion is to ignite a far reaching excitement for the rewards and benefits offered to an Encore Rewards member at all Gateway properties."

The Encore Rewards is a membership card program established by BCLC that offers players exclusive member privileges: free slot play for points earned; dining discounts; special room rates; invitations to special events; and much more! It's free to sign up and easy to use.  Visit Guest Services at any Gateway Casino location for information.

Don't miss your chance to share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes during The Great Golden Giveaway at all Gateway Casino locations from April 1 - May 12.

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, 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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