- Boulevard Casino
Casino infobox
casino = Boulevard Casino
theme = French
address = 2080 United Boulevard
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6W3
rooms =
date_opened = October 13, 2001
space_gaming = convert|80000|sqft|m2|abbr=on
attractions =Red Robinson Show Theatre
shows =
restaurants = Backstage Grille
The Lions Den
Metro Bistro
Java Jacques
owner =Great Canadian Gaming
casino_type = Land-based
renovations = 2006: Casino expansion, new show theatre, 1,600-vehicle 6-level parkade
$105 million
names_pre = Coquitlam Casino
website = [http://www.blvdcasino.com/ www.blvdcasino.com]Boulevard Casino in
Coquitlam, British Columbia is the largestcasino in the province of British Columbia by gaming space. The casino is open 24 hours a day, is owned byGreat Canadian Gaming , and features:*. casino
* 939 slot machines
* 70 table games including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, etc.
* Poker room (12 tables)
* High-limit room with 9 tables for baccarat and blackjack
* 1,600-vehicle 6-level parkadeAccording to their 2006-07 annual report, Boulevard Casino was the third most profitable gaming venue in B.C., bringing in more than $158 million for the year (up $28.9 million over the previous year) [http://www.tricitynews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=74&cat=23&id=1025377&more=0 Coquitlam casino third in cash revenues] ] . The increase is attributed to the new show theatre, where the casino sees up to 5,000 guests on show nights.
The funding agreement with the province means the casino must give 10% of its net take to the city of Coquitlam. In 2006-07 Coquitlam received $9.1 million, which the city put into a community group fund and into major capital projects, such as the new
FieldTurf facility atDr. Charles Best Secondary School and the newChimo Aquatic and Fitness Centre .Amenities
As part of the 2006 expansion, the new 1,074-seat
Red Robinson Show Theatre was opened on-site. The casino features four additional food and drink venues, including:* Backstage Grille (Restaurant)
* The Lions Den (Sports bar)
* Metro Bistro (24 hour food court)
* Java Jacques (Coffee bar)External links
* [http://www.blvdcasino.com/ Official webpage]
* [http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=s6421f4rx4ds&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=29251667&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1 Birds-Eye view of Boulevard Casino from Live Search Maps]References
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