northlands
Senior Member
The fact they didn’t do at least some sort of “soft” open of even just slots and a bar service during playoff games is pretty surprising but then to just randomly open a month and a half later anyway? Bizarre.
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EdmTrekker
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Somewhat dysfunctional given the casino is across the road or accessed by the overpass. It has no presence within the ice plaza which is too bad. The future might be better IF Katz/One ever build the trophy tower which no doubt will have access to the area, Ice District 2 and possibly direct to JW. All that might tie the casino into the build out.
Gronk!
Senior Member
If Atlas is closed, I wonder what will happen to that space? If it will be a casino expansion, I want them to install a poker room.
IanO
Superstar
That actually makes a lot of sense, but maybe retain the private dinning space.
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
I believe it is separate. It is managed by Gateway Casinos. Gateway also manages the WEM casino.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I went to the Grand Villa Casino during the noon hour.
The entrance from the arena is still closed so I had to use the main entrance on 104 Ave.
Not a lot of people in the casino, but then again it's only their 3rd day since reopening.
The washrooms did not have paper towels. I think there are dryers at each sink.
I'm told that Atlas may reopen for the next NHL season. Staffing issues are the main reason for the delay.
I suggested that they install a poker room in order to attract more casino attendees who would otherwise leave downtown to attend the Starlight or the River Cree - I was directed to the suggestion box to fill out a form.
The entrance from the arena is still closed so I had to use the main entrance on 104 Ave.
Not a lot of people in the casino, but then again it's only their 3rd day since reopening.
The washrooms did not have paper towels. I think there are dryers at each sink.
I'm told that Atlas may reopen for the next NHL season. Staffing issues are the main reason for the delay.
I suggested that they install a poker room in order to attract more casino attendees who would otherwise leave downtown to attend the Starlight or the River Cree - I was directed to the suggestion box to fill out a form.
archited
Senior Member
^^^^ Kudos for being proactive! If they want to be a serious casino, they need to have a poker room with all the trimmings that go with... perhaps a pro table with the ability to televise.
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
Televised ... exactly!.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I think there would be more people in the casino if all of its entrances were open, especially from the arena. Makes sense, right?
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
I don’t think that article is appropriate to be placed here.
Gronk!
Senior Member
A moment in history: Sept. 14, 1971
On this day 51 years ago, a committee was pursuing a last-ditch effort to find funding to build the proposed Omniplex.
edmonton.taproot.news
occidentalcapital
Senior Member
In the end, we got something similar, but better.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I was told that the pedway entrance to the Grand Villa Casino opens at 4 pm. Not sure if this is every day or just on event nights.
Gronk!
Senior Member
The pedway entrance to the Grand Villa Casino was still locked at 7 PM on a Saturday night. I guess the casino doesn't want any patrons.
archited
Senior Member
^^^^ "A penny saved is a penny earned."