The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has announced the date that Elements Casino, which will replace the existing Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, will open for business.
Great Canadian has announced via release that Elements Casino is set to open on Thursday, December 17.
Earlier this summer, Trot Insider had the opportunity to discuss what impact the move will have on Fraser Downs’ live harness racing with Chuck Keeling, Great Canadian’s vice president of Stakeholder Relations and Responsible Gaming. To read what Keeling had to say, click here.
"The countdown is on and the entire team is looking forward to welcoming our guests and first time visitors to our Grand Opening celebration as we officially introduce Elements Casino to the community and marketplace," said Michael Kim, the general manager of Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino.
Elements Casino will aspire to be an all-inclusive, full service gaming entertainment venue that will deliver unrivaled personalized service, exciting live entertainment options, unsurpassed dining experiences and gaming offerings consisting of casino games and Standardbred horse racing. The property will feature more than 500 state-of-the-art interactive slot machines along with table games such as squeeze baccarat, blackjack, roulette and poker.
Guests will be able to enjoy new dining options focused on profiling fresh and modern menu styles all while experiencing live entertainment showcasing local and regional talent.
Elements Casino will replace the existing Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino located in Surrey, BC, one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.
"We look forward to the grand opening of Elements Casino as it will give us an opportunity to elevate, improve and diversify the entertainment experience within the Surrey marketplace, a region that is currently growing and projected to be the most populated city in Metro Vancouver by 2020," said Keeling, who is the vice president of Stakeholder Relations and Responsible Gaming for Great Canadian.
(With files from Great Canadian)