20 Years of Slot Games: Celebrating at Cascades Casino Resort

20th anniversary celebrations wrap-up today
Over CAD $121 million transferred to host municipality over 20 years
Operators look at the introduction of mobile wallets and cashless payment tech looking forward

The Cascades Casino Resort in Langley, B.C., is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, highlighting the significant economic impact on the local community, driven in large part by its extensive selection of slot games. Since its opening, the casino has contributed an impressive over CAD $121 million to the City of Langley, enhancing local services and infrastructure through the revenue generated by its popular slot games.

Over $120 Million Paid to Municipality

British Columbia is home to 20 casinos each contributing a share of net gaming revenue to their respective municipalities. Cascades Casino Resort boasts over 80,000 square feet of gaming space, featuring more than 1,000 slot machines, along with various table games including poker, blackjack, bingo, and roulette. Since its inception, it has entertained over 29 million visitors, serving countless meals, including a staggering 64,717 steaks and fish dishes grilled in their signature Josper oven, alongside 97,738 burgers crafted at the MATCH Eatery & Public House.

The casino underwent an $18 million renovation in 2019, which added 11,000 square feet of entertainment space, and in 2018, introduced Cascades Bingo, expanding its offering to patrons.

Mobile Wallets – A Game Changer

For fiscal 2023/2024, the local government is set to receive a remarkable CAD $7.9 million through Host Local Government Payments. Ray MacNeil, Vice President of Operations for Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd., highlights the future implementation of cashless payments and mobile wallets as potential game-changers for the casino. These innovations aim to enhance the customer experience by streamlining operations on the gaming floor.

“We’ve got exciting updates happening around the casino. We always have the latest slot machines, packed with fun themes that our players love. Our new poker app for iPhone allows players to view wait times and sign up for games in multiple poker rooms,” said MacNeil.

The casino has also installed new ticket redemption machines, allowing guests to quickly cash out slot tickets or break bills without delays. Soon, offers and bonuses will be directly sent to players’ phones, simplifying the process.

Celebration Highlights

As part of the celebrations, the casino has organised various giveaways throughout the month, including cash giveaways on Twister Tuesdays. The grand finale features exciting events today with Mystery Seat Draws, two slot tournaments, and a live DJ performance at the Summit Bar.

Summary

In summary, the Cascades Casino Resort is not just a gaming destination; it’s a cornerstone of the Langley community, significantly impacting the local economy over the past 20 years. With exciting innovations on the horizon and memories created over decades, it continues to be a vital part of the region’s entertainment landscape.