Who Is Palace Casino?
Many people think casinos are run by charities. This is not the case. While charity volunteers raise funds by working casinos, casinos are privately-owned, for-profit ventures. The owners of these casinos make millions of dollars in profit. The bulk of workers at casinos are paid staff just trying to make a living. Palace Casino is owned by Gateway Casinos Income Fund out of Burnaby, B.C. They own 6 casinos in B.C. and the Palace Casino at West Edmonton Mall. They also operate Baccarat Casino in Edmonton under contract. Gateway Casinos Income Fund: Is the 3rd most profitable business in B.C. (B.C. Business Magazine). Earned profits of almost $20 million in the first half of 2006 alone. We are looking for: • Better security measures to keep workers and customers safe. • A fair wage increase to reflect the growing cost of living in Edmonton. • A fair number of sick days with pay. • Whistleblower protection for workers who find inappropriate or illegal activities. • Elimination of “Leeway
