Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) hosted a first-look tour of its newest property in Edmonton's ICE District. Tony Santo, CEO of Gateway, was pleased to be joined by Mayor Don Iveson, MLA David Shepherd and Councillor Scott McKeen as he led a hardhat tour throughout the construction of Grand Villa Edmonton. 

Mr. Santo also announced that in conjunction with Gateway's signature restaurants, Match Eatery and Public House and Atlas Steak and Fish, the Grand Villa will partner with Vera's Burger Shack, Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, Sbarro Pizza and Starbucks. 

"We are fascinated about the progress we're making in ICE District," said Tony Santo, CEO of Gateway. "TOGETHER WITH the brand new restaurants and amenities we announced today, and more to return within the future, the Grand Villa Edmonton will provide our guests with an incomparable escape from their everyday life as we redefine entertainment in Edmonton."

The project will raise to 200 new permanent jobs and a $32 million investment to the Edmonton economy. Along with this long-term investment, the project will lead to 450 person-years of construction employment. 

On June 15, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to 3p.m. MDT, Gateway could be hosted another job fair on the Matrix Hotel.  Gateway is asking to fill a lot of roles including dealers, sous chefs, bartenders, and slot attendants. 

With over 60,000 square feet of entertainment space, 24 gaming tables and 600 slots, the Grand Villa can be a pretty good addition to Edmonton's vibrant and rejuvenated downtown. A grand opening is scheduled for fall 2016. 

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