The first Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™ in the country and
the largest in the Tri-State Area
Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™, the first-of-its-kind and largest gaming lounge in the tri-state area, is now open at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.
The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™ boasts an impressive game selection of over 100 fan-favorite Aristocrat Gaming games ranging from $0.01 to $5 denominations, including Buffalo Chief™, Buffalo Gold Collection™, Buffalo Gold Revolution™, Buffalo Grand̶̶™, Wild Wild Buffalo™, Dollar Storm™, Lightning Link™, Dragon Link™, Wonder 4 Boost Gold™, Wonder 4 Boost™, 5 Dragons™, Coin Trio™, and more. Players also have the chance to win big with progressives starting at $25,000 and the opportunity to hit the jackpot with a $1 bet
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“Our Aristocrat Gaming team is thrilled for the opening of the first-of-its-kind Aristocrat Gaming Lounge at Wheeling Island,” said Tom O’Brien, President of Americas & EMEA of Aristocrat Gaming. “This was truly a collaborative effort and an incredible opportunity for us to bring together so many of our fan-favorite titles to a centralized area, where players can go to have fun and a chance to win big.”
“Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and Aristocrat Gaming set out to create a one-of-a-kind gaming experience for our regional market,” said Kim Florence, president and general manager of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack. “The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge transformed an ordinary room into a premium room with highly sought-after slot game titles, a comfortable atmosphere and themed décor. We look forward to welcoming guests from all over to enjoy the space.”
Ariam Aponte, slots director at the casino, added: “I am thrilled to finally be able to share this room with our guests and cannot wait to see the impact it will have. The level of excitement and anticipation is at an all-time high, and the response to the official unveiling has been nothing short of spectacular.”
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David Morris, regional director of marketing for Delaware North’s two casinos in West Virginia, expressed his excitement for the grand opening: “We are really excited to step up our game in this region with an amazing room that has all of the bells and whistles of Las Vegas with a twist. It is a game changer.”
To commemorate the grand opening on Thursday evening, = the first 100 players who use their Lucky North® Club card in the room received $50 in Free Play automatically loaded onto their card. In addition, attendees participated in a champagne toast and got free T-shirts while supplies last.
The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™ will also be hosting slot hot seats every hour from noon to 8 p.m. on beginning Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21. Two lucky winners will receive $150 cash every hour, 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.wheelingisland.com
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is owned and operated by Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of regional gaming and entertainment destinations, including Mardi Gras Casino & Resort near Charleston, W.Va.
About Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack offers 18 table games, a nine-table poker room, 1,100 slot machines, 151-room luxury hotel, live greyhound racing, three restaurants, 1,000-seat showroom, meeting and banquet services and gift shop. Wheeling Island welcomes more than 2 million visitors through its doors annually. For information on Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, call 877-WIN-HERE (877-946-4373), for hotel reservations call 877-WHEELING (877-943-3546) or log on to www.wheelingisland.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 games leader with more than 6,500 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company 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.
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Media Contact:
David Morris, Delaware North
DMorris@delawarenorth.com, (304) 232.5050