West Virginia Press Association
CROSS LANES, W.Va. – The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™ is now open at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. Following a festive grand opening event, players can now find nearly 60 of their favorite Aristocrat Gaming slot games.
The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge boasts an impressive game selection, ranging from $0.01 to $5 denominations, including Buffalo Link™, Buffalo Gold Collection™, Buffalo Ascension™, Lightning Dollar Link™, Dragon Link™, Jackpot Carnival™, Wonder 4 Boost Gold™, Coin Trio™, and more.
“We are thrilled to partner with Mardi Gras Casino & Resort for the opening of the all-new Aristocrat Gaming Lounge, bringing another exciting, dedicated space to West Virgina,” said Tom O’Brien, President of Americas & EMEA of Aristocrat Gaming.
“The creation of this space speaks to the popularity of our slot games, ranging from Buffalo’s notable ‘Buffallooo’ bellow to Lightning Link’s exciting jackpot features. This has been a truly collaborative effort, and we look forward to seeing player excitement as they are entertained by their favorite titles all in a centralized area,” O’Brien said.
“Mardi Gras Casino & Resort and Aristocrat Gaming set out to create a unique gaming experience for our regional market,” said Kato Moy, president and general manager of Mardi Gras Casino & Resort.
“The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge is specially formed to offer the most sought-after slot games within one area which includes a variety of themes and games that our players asked for and wanted to see more of. We delivered on that by creating a comfortable atmosphere and themed décor that is bright, alive, exciting, and fun! We are excited to welcome guests from all over to enjoy the space,” Moy said.
Philip Pinson, gaming director at the casino, added: “This has been a wonderful opportunity, start-to-finish, partnering with Aristocrat Gaming to bring these player favorite games and unique experience to our casino guests.”
David Morris, regional director of marketing for Delaware North’s two casinos in West Virginia, expressed his excitement for the grand opening: “We were excited when we opened the very first Aristocrat Gaming Lounge in the country at our sister property, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, six months ago. I am just as excited to bring this concept to Mardi Gras. We are stepping up our game in this region with an amazing room that has all of the best titles in the industry in one place.”
The Aristocrat Lounge will host a Claw Machine grab from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9. Guests can earn up to three chances to play from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and T-shirts will be given away while supplies last.
“We invite everyone to come and join the fun,” said Morris. “This is an event you don’t want to miss!”
For more information about the Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™, please visit www.Mardigrascasinowv.com
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is owned and operated by Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of regional gaming and entertainment destinations, including Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack in Wheeling, W.Va.
About Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort offers over 35 table games, a fourteen-table poker room, 700 slot machines, 151-room luxury hotel, live greyhound racing and three restaurants. Mardi Gras welcomes more than 2 million visitors through its doors annually. For information on Mardi Gras Casino & Resort, call 800-224-9683, for hotel reservations call 304-776-1000 or log on to www.Mardigrascasinowv.com.
About Delaware North
Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a half-billion guests across three continents, including at high-profile sports venues, airports, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels, and casinos. Building on more than a century of enduring partnerships and a commitment to local communities and sustainability, Delaware North’s vision is to delight guests by creating the world’s best experiences today while reimagining tomorrow. Learn more at www.DelawareNorth.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Aristocrat Technologies, inc.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global entertainment and content creation company with over 7,500 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat Gaming is the leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company’s mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.aristocratgaming.com.