In american Canada, neighborhood casino operator Gateway Entertainment and Casinos Limited has declared that it has completed its purchase of Chances Casino Kamloops and is presently responsible for the daily functioning of the venue.
Kamloops takeover:
The Vancouver-based company utilized a official Monday press release to announce the ‘tactical acquisition’ means it is currently accountable for 26 properties spread across the states of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario in addition to being ‘the only gambling supplier in Kamloops’ courtesy of its additional possession of the local Cascades Casino Kamloops, which opened its doors in August of 2015.
Ongoing expansion:
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited explained it purchased Chances Casino Kamloops in the British Columbia Lottery Corporation along with the Hart family of investors while additionally stating that the bargain ‘marks the latest step in’ an ongoing expansion project that has seen it increase its own ‘footprint and product offering across Canada’ in order to give even more patrons access to its own ‘proprietary casino and restaurant brands’.
Tony Santo, Chief Executive Officer for Gateway Casino and Entertainment Limited, detailed the purchase means that his company currently employs approximately 8,600 people and is accountable for approximately 13,800 slots alongside some 429 gambling tables and around 561 hotel rooms. The executive furthermore proclaimed that the operator plans to keep on making ‘substantial investments in the communities’ in order to improve customer experiences and attract ‘countless jobs and economic contribution to local economies’.
Santo’s announcement read…
“This really can be an exciting day for everyone at Gateway Casino and Entertainment Limited as we welcome Chances Casino Kamloops and its own employees to [our] family. I’d like to thank the Hart family because of its dedication to the Kamloops communities and we look forward to working together on a smooth transition.