Burnaby’s Grand Villa Casino is the launching ground of a first-in-B.C. gaming arena that its owner says will offer patrons a “club-like” atmosphere.
The Pulse Arena was launched Friday night, offering an immersive, multi-sensory gaming space that aims to allow groups of gamers to play together in a fun atmosphere.
Pulse Arena features 35 interconnected gaming stations, all supported by lights, sound and a 30-foot digital wall. The goal is to bring together electronic table games, live dealer games an interactive play.
Players are able to play up to three games at tone with their choice of baccarat, blackjack and roulette. The dealers - referred to as “games entertainers” – pump up the crowd using live microphones and being featured on the digital wall.
As well as assisting with the games, these entertainers will also change the lights and the music based on the mood of the games – meaning it can go from mellow in the daytime or a high-energy club at night.
The Grand Villa has recently been upgraded by Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, adding 130 new slot machines and adding dedicated service from hosts in premium gaming areas.
