FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel to Open August 28
Latest Cannery Casino Resorts property to open despite
tough economy, industry-wide slowdown
LAS VEGAS - August 7, 2008 - Despite a nationwide slowdown in the
gaming industry, Cannery Casino Resorts (CCR) will open its second
casino in little more than a year - the Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel
- on Thursday, August 28. The first major casino to open on the east
side of Las Vegas in more than a decade, will officially welcome gusts
at 8 p.m.
Located in the Boulder Highway gaming corridor, the $250 million
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel features a 16-story tower of bronze,
glass and steel, with a distinctive saw-tooth roofline, making an
iconic impression. The opening will take place a little more than a
year after CCR opened a successful temporary casino at The Meadows
Racetrack & Casino in Washington, Pennsylvania. Construction is on
schedule for the opening of The MeadowsTM $175 million state-of-the-art
permanent casino in the spring of 2009.
"Cannery Casino Resorts has been able to move forward during these
uncertain times with projects such as the Eastside Cannery because we
surround ourselves with talented people who have passion for their
craft and are among the most talented in the world at what they do,"
said CCR Principal William Wortman. "Eastside Cannery is a eflection
of that passion and our ongoing vision and commitment to providing the
best service for our clientele. Given the state of our current economy,
I cannot say enough about the work our construction and design team did
to build this incredible facility on time andon budget.
"We take great pride in providing a first-class casino to the local Las
Vegas market, but we take even greater pride in the jobs we create for
hard-working local families," said fellow CCR Principal William Paulos.
"Close to 500 local construction jobs were created and 800 family-
sustaining jobs were created by Eastside Cannery ar welcome news as
our region endures some of the toughest times in recent memory.
Guests will enjoy a casino that features more than 2,100 of the very
latest and most popular slot machines, 26 table games, a 450-seat bingo
hall, live keno lounge, a first-class poker room and a Race and Sports
Book.
For meeting planners, the Eastside Cannery provides 20,000 square feet
of ballroom and meeting space to service a variety of meeting and
convention needs. The main ballroom is 17,000 square feet and can be
divided into five rooms. There are two additional meeting rooms, as
well as two boardrooms located near the main ballroom.
Eastside Cannery will offer an array of dining options to fit any
budget and craving, from the succulent prime rib served at Carve to
the delectable seafood ceviche at Casa Cocina®. The soon-to-be locals´
favorite, Sweet Lucy´s Tableside Buffet, offers up a warm family
atmosphere with a variety of dishes to choose from that the whole
family can enjoy. The Deli will provide a quick pick-me-up while
watching the action in the Race and Sports Book or taking break from
the excitement of the casino floor. Snaps 24-Hour Café will eature
traditional faorites from super-ized sandwiches to garden-fresh
salads to hand-cut steaks. Slated to make its debut in the fall is the
much-anticipated lounge and kitchen, ONE SIX . Set atop the 16th floor,
the ONE SIX will feature an amazing view f the Las Vegas skyline.
Guests can choose from more than 300 oversized rooms and suites that
showcase floor-to-ceiling glass windows, providing spectacular views of
the nearby picturesque mountains and the bright lights of the Las Vegas
Strip. The 450-square-foot guest room décor and furnishings are
reminiscent of the ongoing industrial theme of the property, but have a
fresh 21st century feel with wide-screen plasma televisions in every
room. Guests who book the 600-square-foot corner window suites are
treated to an exceptional view while soaking in their in-room spas.
Five 900-square-foot executive suites on the top floor also are
available with the finest amenities.
"We will never waver in our commitment to construct and operate world-
class casinos," Wortman said. "Eastside is a fantastic venue that
people will enjoy for years to come."
CCR´s Pennsylvania casino, The Meadows, continues to be one of the top-
performing facilities on the East Coast. The permanent 350,000-square-
foot structure will have as many as 4,200 slot machines and integrate
The Meadows´ long-standing tradition of harness racing with state-of-
the-art gaming facilities. It also will provide popula dining venues,
including a premier steak house and a specialty restaurant that
overlooks the racetrack. A centrally-located lounge and bar will
feature panoramic views of both the gaming floor and the racetrack.
"Construction on The Meadows is moving forward on schedule, and we
couldn´t be more pleased," Paulos said. "It will provide 750 new family-
sustaining jobs to local Pennsylvania residents over and above the 400
positions that already exist at the temporary casino.
CCR also owns and operates the Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las
Vegas, and the Rampart Casino within the Resort in Summerlin, also home
of the J.W. Marriott Resort. For more information, CCR can be reached
at (702) 856-5100. The specific property Web sites are as follows:
Cannery Casino & Hotel and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel,
www.cannerycasinos.com; Rampart Casino, www.rampartcasino.com. The
Meadows Racetrack & Casino can be reached at (724) 503-1200, (877) 824-
5050 or by visiting www.meadowsgaming.com.