Feb 26 (Reuters) - Gateway Casinos And Entertainment Ltd GTCSE.UL :
* GATEWAY CASINOS AND ENTERTAINMENT LTD - ANNOUNCES SALE AND LEASEBACK TRANSACTION VALUED IN EXCESS OF $500 MILLION
* GATEWAY CASINOS AND ENTERTAINMENT - RECEIVED REGULATORY APPROVALS WITH BRITISH COLUMBIA REGULATORS FOR SALE & LEASEBACK OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
* GATEWAY CASINOS AND ENTERTAINMENT - SALE-LEASEBACK AGREEMENT WAS ENTERED IN DEC & INCLUDED GRAND VILLA CASINO BURNABY, STARLIGHT CASINO NEW WESTMINSTER
* GATEWAY CASINOS AND ENTERTAINMENT - MESIROW REALTY SALE-LEASEBACK INC WILL BECOME LANDLORD FOR 3 PROPERTIES FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF OVER $500 MILLION
* GATEWAY CASINOS AND ENTERTAINMENT LTD - SALE-LEASEBACK TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN FIRST HALF OF MARCH