BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has approved a new gambling and entertainment facility in the City of Delta. Cascades Casino Delta, operated by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited, will include a hotel, restaurants, meeting space and a casino with approximately 500 slot machines, 24 table games and up to 6 electronic table games.

The Cascades brand is built around the design inspiration of “Play”. The new property will be a full-service local entertainment destination with a casual ambiance, but with the scale and amenities associated with a big-city entertainment facility with exceptional customer service and attention to detail.  Gateway has successfully launched the Cascades brand in Langley, Kamloops and Penticton, BC.  The first Cascades Casino in Ontario has recently begun construction in Chatham-Kent.

“We look forward to bringing this state of-the-art entertainment destination to such a rapidly growing and dynamic community. Through our investment of $70 million in Delta we will bring up to 700 new jobs and careers to the area and significant economic spin-offs during the construction and beyond,” said Tony Santo, Gateway’s CEO.

BCLC’s approval follows extensive reviews of the market opportunity, business case, health impacts and municipal approval process to ensure that the project meets legislated requirements under the Gaming Control Act.

Design of the new Cascades Casino Delta reflects feedback from the public, as received through ongoing community-engagement events including stakeholder briefings, public presentations, information sessions and open houses.

Now that all necessary regulatory approvals have been received Gateway will turn their attention to the completion of all design works, site preparations and the commencement of construction pending the finalization of the land arrangements with the landowners.

Construction of the facility at the Delta Town & Country Inn site will begin in early 2019, with the casino expected to open mid-2020.