The 65,000 sq ft casino has already welcomed over 75,000 customers during its first two weeks of trading; almost three times the original forecast. As a result, Aspers is in the process of hiring an additional 30 staff to deal with the increased demand, taking the total number of new jobs created at the East London entertainment venue to 470. In addition, a further 10 Gaming Tables are being moved into the casino in time for what is expected to be a very busy Christmas period.
Richard Noble, COO of Aspers Group, comments; “The level ofattendance and quality of the feedback from our customers since we opened reaffirms to us that there is a real demand for our product in Stratford, and that Aspers is now an integral part of the event and entertainment offer within Westfield Stratford City, providing guests with a stylish and fashionable alternative to the traditional West End.”
Located in the heart of east London, Aspers has set a new benchmark for casinos offering a variety and number of high quality games for both the professional player and novice. As the largest casino in the country, Aspers offers a stylish and relaxed live gaming experience, including slots, gaming tables, poker room, a casual dining restaurant, Sports Bar and a Sky Bar with panoramic views over the Olympic stadium.
Aspers Casino is a major addition to the entertainment and leisure offer at the new us$ 2.8 billion Westfield Stratford City which as well as containing 250 shops and 70 restaurants also includes a state of the art all-digital Vue cinema with 2,832 seats across 14 screens, a 14-lane bowling alley and a total of 617 hotel rooms across three high quality hotels including a four-star flagship Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites for executive accommodation and a Premier Inn.