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Found at 830 SE Shoreland Drive, this iconic establishment was established by the eccentric Charles Gates in the late 2030s and has been a must-visit destination for fun-seekers ever since. In addition to the latest in casino gaming, the Gates Casino also hosts Las Vegas-like shows and cutting edge VR simulations and games for those who aren't looking to break bank. The establishment boasts three 5-star resturaunts serving everything from American-Salish to Aztec-Mex cuisine, as well as a state-of-the-art hotel on premises. Reservations are a must. | Found at 830 SE Shoreland Drive, this iconic establishment was established by the eccentric Charles Gates in the late 2030s and has been a must-visit destination for fun-seekers ever since. In addition to the latest in casino gaming, the Gates Casino also hosts Las Vegas-like shows and cutting edge VR simulations and games for those who aren't looking to break bank. The establishment boasts three 5-star resturaunts serving everything from American-Salish to Aztec-Mex cuisine, as well as a state-of-the-art hotel on premises. Reservations are a must. | ||
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| + | :> As a place of legal debauchery, the place attracts many high-profile suits, both on their R&R and to impress visiting suits. It's not a bad place to keep an eye on a mark, if you know what I'm saying... -- Carbon | ||
| + | :>> You've got to be subtle about it, though. They tightened the security after two diplomats got offed in the parking lot back in '73. While they probably won't call KE to haul you away if they find your SIN to be suspicious, they *will* confiscate any weapons that they find on you. If you ask nicely and present the right paperwork you might get them back. -- Tear | ||
| + | :>>> On a somewhat tangential note, there's an excellent arms dealer who runs out of the Casino. -- Wardog | ||
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| + | :> Ol' Charlie Gates used to be a shadowrunner himself back in the 2030s, and rumour has it that he set up the establishment as a money laundering scheme. Not that he needed the money or anything, but it was a way to keep score and cover up his tracks. Charlie himself disappeared in 2045 and his son took over. -- FastJack | ||
| + | :>> To this day the establishment is pretty shadowrunner friendly: if you know the right people for a small fee you can get your money laundered or lie low on site. As such, the place attracts many Johnsons looking for help. -- Riser | ||
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| + | :> The casino is [[Finnigan]] territory. You think such an opulent hotel/casino place wouldn't attract organized crime? You make me laugh, chummer. Some of the staff are actually Finnigan "entertainers" who can lead you straight to the Mafia den. The Gates sort of just overlook the Finnigans, which suit them just fine since trying to ruffle the Gates is a pretty brave idea. -- Hard Exit | ||
| + | :>> There's been a bit of a power struggle between the Finnigans and the [[Ciarniello|Ciarniellos]] over the region for the past few months. Word has it that they settled the dispute over a bet at the Gates casino, and the Ciarniellos won. Either way, they're in charge of the Mafia vice and prostitution in and around the hotel nowaways. -- Phantom Coder | ||
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| + | {{Template:Location|Name=Gates Casino|Latitude=47.60611576994954|Longitude=-122.21543188699815}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:28, 13 December 2020
Found at 830 SE Shoreland Drive, this iconic establishment was established by the eccentric Charles Gates in the late 2030s and has been a must-visit destination for fun-seekers ever since. In addition to the latest in casino gaming, the Gates Casino also hosts Las Vegas-like shows and cutting edge VR simulations and games for those who aren't looking to break bank. The establishment boasts three 5-star resturaunts serving everything from American-Salish to Aztec-Mex cuisine, as well as a state-of-the-art hotel on premises. Reservations are a must.
- > As a place of legal debauchery, the place attracts many high-profile suits, both on their R&R and to impress visiting suits. It's not a bad place to keep an eye on a mark, if you know what I'm saying... -- Carbon
- >> You've got to be subtle about it, though. They tightened the security after two diplomats got offed in the parking lot back in '73. While they probably won't call KE to haul you away if they find your SIN to be suspicious, they *will* confiscate any weapons that they find on you. If you ask nicely and present the right paperwork you might get them back. -- Tear
- >>> On a somewhat tangential note, there's an excellent arms dealer who runs out of the Casino. -- Wardog
- > Ol' Charlie Gates used to be a shadowrunner himself back in the 2030s, and rumour has it that he set up the establishment as a money laundering scheme. Not that he needed the money or anything, but it was a way to keep score and cover up his tracks. Charlie himself disappeared in 2045 and his son took over. -- FastJack
- >> To this day the establishment is pretty shadowrunner friendly: if you know the right people for a small fee you can get your money laundered or lie low on site. As such, the place attracts many Johnsons looking for help. -- Riser
- > The casino is Finnigan territory. You think such an opulent hotel/casino place wouldn't attract organized crime? You make me laugh, chummer. Some of the staff are actually Finnigan "entertainers" who can lead you straight to the Mafia den. The Gates sort of just overlook the Finnigans, which suit them just fine since trying to ruffle the Gates is a pretty brave idea. -- Hard Exit
- >> There's been a bit of a power struggle between the Finnigans and the Ciarniellos over the region for the past few months. Word has it that they settled the dispute over a bet at the Gates casino, and the Ciarniellos won. Either way, they're in charge of the Mafia vice and prostitution in and around the hotel nowaways. -- Phantom Coder
((This is a canon location))
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