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Russia – First casino opens in Sochi gambling zone
By Phil - 6 January 2017
Russian operator Domain LLC has opened the first casino in the Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi, gambling zone in Russia’s Krasnodar Territory.
Known as the Sochi Casino and Resort, the five-star complex has opened at the Gorki Gorod mountain resort with 569 slots and 70 tables costing an investment of RUB4bn (US$66.3m).
Domain LLC said: “Sochi Casino and Resort is a project with a unique concept for Russia in the spirit of the best casinos of Las Vegas. The grand opening of the casino took place on January 5.’
The entertainment complex includes a casino, two restaurants, a cabaret theater, a bar and other venues. Its target is to attract 43,000 guests every month with projected turnover for the year pitched at RUB4.6bn with ‘significant growth’ tipped within two years. The licence for the casino was issued by the Krasnodar Krai administration. It is located in the former press office used at the Winter Olympics
