SWIPE IT RICH! Gateway Casinos Invites You To Swipe For Your Chance To Win $50,000!

LOWER MAINLAND, BC, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - To celebrate the BcGold Encore program Gateway Casinos is launching "Swipe It Rich!" a 6-week contest starting May 14 that will offer every new and existing BcGold Encore member the opportunity to swipe daily for the chance to win $50,000, vacations and more!

"We understand that patrons have many choices when deciding where to spend their time and entertainment budget. We value our players very much and want to elevate the gaming experience they receive from a Gateway property" said Randy Sears, VP of Marketing, when asked about the goal of this promotion.

Gateway Casinos has partnered with Celebrity Cruises, the Luxor and Excalibur Las Vegas hotels to offer members an outstanding list of prizes including an Alaskan cruise, trips to Las Vegas, and more!  Each of the 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 and Chances Squamish community gaming centres will each have a self-serve kiosk located by Guest Services for patrons to swipe their BcGold Encore card. Their swipe will tell them instantly whether they have won $50,000 or one of many other amazing secondary prizes. "The goal for this promotion is to ignite a far reaching excitement for the rewards and benefits offered to a BcGold Encore member at all Gateway properties."

The BcGold Encore 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 Casinos location for information.

Don't miss your chance to "Swipe It Rich!" at all Gateway Casino locations from May 14 - June 24.

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, and Squamish, and a bingo hall in Surrey Newton. Our mission is to provide guests with the best experience possible by offering unique choices in gaming, fine dining options and entertainment.

Tanya Gabara
Office: 604-539-4435
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