Victoria Gate Casino – New Promotion Launch

   

With the launch of it’s two new cocktails ‘The French Kiss’ and ‘The Black Star’ I went along to The Victoria Gate Casino to see what all the fuss is about…

The lavish casino lifestyle is one which we Loiners often associate with Vegas, Monte Carlo and Macau. Not anymore! Leeds’ very own super casino, inconspicuous in location yet grand in decoration now sits atop the lavish, new Victoria Gate in the city centre.

An understated on-street entrance down-plays what awaits a few stories up. Deep, rich colours woo you into a cavernous space. The buzz of frenzied gambling is contained to the hundreds of tables and slot machines allowing open, calm expanses for relaxing, chatting, dining and drinking. Curved bars and golden chandeliers give an ornate elegance which provide a stark contrast to the cinema screen sports bar. However, the sheer size of the interior enables each ambiance shift it’s own right of place in what can only be described as a location for all occasions.

I was privileged enough to be invited to the launch of the casinos two new cocktails, the ‘French Kiss,’ a refreshing, fruity drink combining Absolute Vanilla, Chambord, Prosecco, crushed raspberries and Cranberry, perfectly timed to coincide with the Spring sunny spells. This is coupled with the more brooding ‘Black Star,’ combining black vodka, apple juice, crushed blackberries and prosecco. Not only do this duo of delights tantalise the pallet, but should you visit the casino four times (which won’t be difficult once you try these tipples) they also give you the opportunity to enter a draw with the winner driving away with either a BMW 1 Series Sport or a MINI ONE. Not bad for a few drinks! The first winner will be chosen live on the evening of Thursday 13 April with a spin of a roulette wheel and the second on Thursday 18 May.

The Las Vegas mentality of ‘all under one roof’ is demonstrated to absolute perfection in this magnificent addition to the cities ‘to do list.’ From wide screen boxing matches to high stake poker tournaments, tasty treats to exquisite cocktails the casino has it all! Gone are the days of a drab, dark gambling. Leeds has now ushered in a new era of absolute indulgence! Whether you are a beginner seeking guidance, a champion of the chips or simply looking for a cracking night out, get yourself down to the Victoria Gate Casino. I bet there’s something there that’ll spin your wheel!

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