Finally the much awaited launch of Victoria Gate Casino which is the largest casino in the north of England and Scotland was held in Leeds with thousands enjoying the launch party. It was a glittering ceremony marking the eagerly anticipated launch of Victoria Gate Casino. It was a grand affair which marked the launch of the stunning £30 m venue, which is the third largest casino in the UK which got unveiled tonight(January 26) as Leeds celebrated one of the biggest entertainment venue launches the city has witnessed in recent years.
Victoria Gate Casino’s launch was attended by celebrities and sports stars that walked the gold carpet for the exclusive event with Emmerdale and Coronation Street actors making an appearance along with players from Leeds Rhinos.
Andrew Herd, Chief Executive of Global Gaming Ventures – the operator of Victoria Gate Casino – said at the opening event : “The vision for Victoria Gate Casino has been years in the making but it has been worth the wait to see everyone here celebrating with us tonight. “Victoria Gate Casino is a stylish, buzzing entertainment hub in the heart of Leeds city centre where everyone from first-time visitors and passers-by to top poker players are catered for. “It’s a pivotal moment for Leeds to have an entertainment venue on such a grand scale and we’re thrilled to be contributing to the city’s already thriving leisure offering.”
The grand opening evening began with a gala invitation only event for 1,200 VIPs which included the official ribbon cutting and first spin of the roulette wheel before the doors opened to the general public at 9 pm. Visitors experienced the casino’s three venues, Live Bar, which has a partnership with Molson Coors, and is the hub of the casino with wall-to-wall, state-of-the-art screens displaying the latest sports and live action.
Mr Herd added: “The casino has already had a positive impact on the region, creating more than 200 jobs – 90 per cent of which have been sourced from within the Leeds City Region. “We were overwhelmed with responses, receiving more than 5,000 job applications, and it speaks volumes for how keen people are to be a part of such an exciting project. “We have also worked hard to employ those not in education, training or employment, and help get them back on the career ladder again.”
