The BC Government and Service Employees Union is recommending Lake City Casino Employees accept a tentative three year agreement.

The new contract covers 500 employees at the Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops casinos.

The deal includes an 8 percent wage increase over the next three years, some improved benefits and paid training for Dealers and Security Guards.

Members have until March 19th to vote on the new contract.