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Canada – NFL signs Gateway Casinos & Entertainment as Canadian betting partner
By Phil - 14 August 2019
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has become the Official National Land-Based Casino Partner of the NFL in Canada.
Gateway will have the right to use NFL trademarks in Canada to promote their properties and activate around key NFL events including the NFL Draft, Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl.
“We are thrilled to partner with the NFL in Canada as their first Canadian Land-Based Casino Partner. We know there are millions of football fans across Canada and to be able to offer exclusive, unique experiences to them at our properties is very exciting,” said Carrie Kormos, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Gateway Casinos. ”This comes at such an exciting time as the NFL is celebrating 100 years of football this season and we look forward to celebrating with them as a new partner in Canada.”
“NFL Canada is truly proud to be working with Gateway to collaborate and help accelerate its business in Canada,” said David Thomson, the managing director of NFL Canada. “Like the NFL and our players, Gateway sets itself apart in the market through unparalleled teamwork and commitment to excellence, which makes our new partnership so powerful in Canada.”
Beginning with the NFL Fantasy Draft, this multi-year sponsorship is focused on Gateway offering unique NFL experiences for their customers throughout their casino and food and beverage properties. Gateway and MATCH Eatery & Public House locations will be the ultimate gameday destination for customers and football fans throughout the NFL season leading all the way through to the Super Bowl. From interactive game day décor, to unique opportunities to meet NFL players and alumni, and exclusive promotions; football fans will be treated to a fully immersive NFL experience from the moment they enter the venue.
Gateway operates 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, and currently employs approximately 8,279 people, offering 440 table games and 13,915 slots. Its most recent opening came on August 8 with Cascades Casino Chatham being unveield. The brand-new casino, the first Cascades in Ontario and the first “from the ground up” build for Gateway, features 300 slots and 10 table games
