Tag Archives: casino

Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

We’ll head back to Asia for this week’s update and more specifically to the landlocked kingdom of Nepal.  At first glance this may not be the type of country which can support luxury hotels and casinos but a closer look … Continue reading →

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The Sahara, Las Vegas

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

With the closure of The Sahara on May 16th, 2011, it seems an appropriate time to check out the fascinating history of this colourful casino.  It’s closing because, says owner SBE Holdings, it is no longer “economically viable”.  That may … Continue reading →

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Turning Stone Casino Resort, New York State

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

This is the first time we’ll have written about one of the U.S. Native American reservation casinos.  It’s a subject of such interest that we will get around to detailing a narrative history of the matter at some point in … Continue reading →

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St. James Club, Antigua

Posted on March 6, 2011 by admin

This post is going to take us back into real James Bond territory.  There are a few casinos in the world you identify with 007 and St. James Club in Anitigua is one of them, along with luxury venues such … Continue reading →

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Aviation Club de France, Paris

Posted on February 27, 2011 by admin

You can go to Las Vegas if you want if you want to gamble.  You can also go if you want to see some famous French tourist attractions (in a cheesy Vegas kind or way), but if you really want … Continue reading →

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Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

Singapore has taken off as a gambling destination only recently but it currently ranks in second place in the Asian league table of revenue earners.  It’s new found popularity is partly to do with the increasing numbers of Chinese travelling … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Casino, Reno, Nevada

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

Harrah’s Entertainment was one of the world’s biggest gaming group until, in 2010, the company rebranded and renamed itself and is now called Caesars Entertainment Corporation.  The name Harrah’s however, has a rich history dating back to the early days … Continue reading →

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The Venetian, Las Vegas

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

We’ll head back to Las Vegas for this next uncritical review.  Even though Vegas has, in recent years, been overtaken by Macau in terms of gambling revenue it surely remains the number one destination of choice for Westerners looking for … Continue reading →

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Wynn Hotel & Casino, Macau

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin

On 20th december 1999, Macau was handed back to the Chinese, after more than 400 years of Portuguese administration.  In the following 11 years it has become one of the most popular destination in the world for gamblers and it … Continue reading →

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Jupiter’s Hotel & Casino, Gold Coast, Australia

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Australian’s are keen on gambling – well keen might not be the correct word.  How do you describe a nation in which 80% of the adults partake in gambling of one type or another. Some may just have an annual … Continue reading →

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