Rio Casino Resort
| Rio Casino Resort | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Rio Casino Resort | |
| Address | Klerksdorp, South Africa[1] |
| Opening date | May 2002[2] |
| Theme | Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival |
| No. of rooms | 70 |
| Total gaming space | 266,330 sq ft (24,743 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Copacabana Restaurant, F.L.A.G. Cafe |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Peermont Global[3] |
| Previous names | Tusk Rio Casino Resort |
| Coordinates | 26°01′26″S 28°00′46″E / 26.0239°S 28.0128°E |
| Website | www |
Rio Casino Resort (formerly known as Tusk Rio Casino Resort) is a casino and resort in Klerksdorp, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in North West (South African province).
History
Rio Casino Resort was opened in May 2002[2] as "Tusk Rio Casino Resort". In August 2006, Peermont Global acquired Tusk Resorts,[4] renaming the property as "Rio Casino Resort". The acquisition of the property was made to realize a substantial increase in casino gaming and improve lodging on land where the company held gaming licenses.[5] Shortly thereafter, a new Peermont Metcourt Rio Hotel was built adjacent to the resort along with a new convention center, Peermont's first in the area, with only one other lodging facility offering such conference facilities.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Tusk Rio Casino Resort". Worldcasinodirectory.com. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ a b "The 2007 Survey of CASINO ENTERTAINMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA" (PDF). The Casino Association of South Africa. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ^ "The 2008 Survey of CASINO ENTERTAINMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA" (PDF). The Casino Association of South Africa. Retrieved 8 December 2013.[1]
- ^ "News in depth - Peermont Global adds Tusk Casinos & Hotels to its group of resorts". Zoutpansberger. 25 August 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Rio | Peermont bets on new name in lights for Rio Casino Resort! - Press Room | Press Releases for the Rio Hotel, Casino & Convention Resort in Klerksdorp, North West Province". Riocasino.co.za. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ Odendaal, Natasha (27 January 2009). "Peermont steps up hotel expansion in SA". Engineeringnews.co.za. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
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