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Friday, February 19, 2010

Burswood Entertainment Complex - Perth, Western Australia

The Burswood Entertainment Complex is located on the Swan River some five minutes from the city of Perth, Western Australia. The complex includes a 24-hour casino, seven restaurants, eight bars, a nightclub, two international hotels (a luxury 5-star InterContinental and a 4-star Holiday Inn), a Convention Centre, Theatre and the Burswood Dome.

Built in 1985, this complex has undergone extensive refurbishment to remain relevant, and is still a premier location in Perth. Many musical artists have performed here.

The Casino at Burswood Entertainment Complex operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. It is the only casino operator in Perth, Western Australia. There are 1,500 coin operated game machines with a variety of games such as Keno, Video Poker and others involving dice, dominoes and balls. Jackpots are linked to many of these games. The reel-slots popular elsewhere in Australia and the rest of the world, operated with a pull down lever, are not permitted in Western Australia.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Its Official! Singapore's first Casino to open its doors on February 14th!

Genting Singapore said its Resorts World Sentosa casino in Singapore will have a soft opening on Sunday, February 14, 2010. Its Universal Studios theme park is still on schedule to open in the first quarter of this year. In a statement filed with the Singapore Exchange, Genting said the rides at the theme park are still being fine-tuned. The casino will admit its first public guests at the auspicious hour of 12.18pm, with a private ceremony. A day of festivities at the integrated resort has been planned to mark the red-letter day, including the debut of its public attraction "Lake of Dreams", and evening previews at its Universal Studios theme park. Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, said the resort is still fine-tuning the rides and shows in the theme park, which are still on schedule to open in the first quarter of 2010. But a week-long preview of the theme park will be conducted to give Singaporeans a special and unique first-to-see walk-through opportunity. The theme park's restaurants and shopping venues will be open for guests, although rides and shows will not be operational. For sneak peek week, Universal Studios Singapore will open from 5pm to 9pm every night from February 14 to February 21. Admission will be by S$10 tickets, rebated by a same-value dining voucher. Sale of the tickets starts from 11:18am tomorrow. Guests can visit the box office at the Universal Studios Singapore front gate to purchase tickets for another day, as there will be no same-day ticket sales available. After the sneak peek week, Universal Studios Singapore will open on February 22 to employees of Resorts World Sentosa, Genting, and Universal Studios Singapore. This is followed by specially-invited families, charities and guests. It expects to welcome its first public guests in early March. With the long holiday weekend for Lunar New Year, Resorts World could not have begun their Casino operations at a better time! It's going to transform the whole entertainment landscape in Singapore forever..

Sands Macao Hotel & Casino - Macau

Sands Macao Hotel located in the heart of Macao peninsula which represents a glittering landmark in Macao, offering a collection of 289 exquisitely decorated and supremely luxurious accommodations with panoramic ocean and city views. Luxurious suites feature custom-made hand-woven carpets, superb designer furnishings and top-of-the-line lighting fixtures, as well as state-of-the-art entertainment centers with plasma televisions and superb audio-visual equipment. The beautifully appointed bathrooms will soothe away all your stress and worries with separate standing shower units and relaxing Jacuzzi tubs.

Your excitement and enjoyment are brewing at Sand Macao Hotel from unrivaled shows to a vast array of tantalizing cuisines, featuring Cantonese dishes, which are presented in two award-winning restaurant outlets, the Golden Court and Moonlight Market, with a Macanese restaurant, Restaurant Perola and a Las Vegas-style Copa Steak House rounding out the lineup. Situated in the hub of Macao, Sands Macao Hotelis just five minutes from Macao Ferry Terminal, which is a part of the transportation network to Hong Kong and China. Come and experience the wonders of Sands Macao Hotel.

Inside the casino, showgirls in sequined bikinis and multicolored feathers prance and greet visitors. Towering above the slot machines, a 33-meter video screen flashes fireworks and ocean sunsets. Waiters in traditional Chinese peasant hats scurry between tables with cups of tea. A jazz band jams at the casino bar. At the buffet, gamblers feast royally on sushi, pasta and Indian curries. Behind wooden doors, big spenders enjoy quiet VIP rooms with plush maroon chairs and lofty windows.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Resorts World Sentosa gets Singapore's First Casino License

Resorts World at Sentosa has been awarded its casino licence. It is the first of Singapore's two integrated resorts to get the go ahead for its casino operations. Although the opening date of the casino at Resort World has not been announced, preparations are in full swing. Resorts World Sentosa chairman Lim Kok Thay said: "We are very happy to have received the casino licence. This was made possible by the dedicated team, consultants, contractors and government officials, especially the Casino Regulatory Authority, which worked tirelessly to set up the regulatory framework within a very agressive timeline."

There will be 19 types of games available, ranging from the popular ones like baccarat and roulette and newer games like money wheel and three-card poker.If everything goes well, by this Lunar New Year, Singapore's first Casino will be open to public! Updates will follow....

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Adelaide Casino - Adelaide, South Australia.


Adelaide Casino, is South Australia's only casino. It is located within Adelaide's magnificently restored & historic Railway Station building, providing some 90 gaming tables and 950 gaming machines. Table games include roulette, blackjack, Casino War, craps, Caribbean stud poker, baccarat and poker.

The Casino is also Adelaide's premier entertainment venue, boasting several bars, function areas and restaurants. These feature live music on almost a daily basis, from a wide range of bands, DJ's and artists. The Casino also plays host to several large scale events, including annual fashion shows, live sport screenings and the biggest New Years Eve celebrations in Adelaide.
Signals Bistro, SkyCity Adelaide Casino's newest restaurant, features an outdoor balcony and views overlooking the River Torrens.

SkyCity Adelaide Casino is part of the SkyCity Group of Casinos, with sister casinos in New Zealand.