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Casino Development in the Bahamas Described as North America’s largest and super yacht marina, Zaha Hadid
Architects is designing a casino as part of the Habacoa marina development.
Projected to open in 2027, the development will include a subterranean casino with a 5,000-square-foot gaming floor topped by five glazed pavilions.
THE BAHAMAS OPERATOR NEWS
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Zaha Hadid Architects, the design force behind Morpheus in Macau, is designing a yacht club, nightclub and casino in the Bahamas as part of the Habacoa marina development. Te UK- based studio is designing two venues; a yacht club and entertainment building containing a nightclub and casino, at Habacoa, which is described as ‘North America’s largest and most comprehensive super yacht marina.’
Located on a prominent site at the entrance to the marina, the two-storey yacht club will consist of two glazed structures connected by a twisted concrete roof. Along with bars, restaurants and events spaces, the club will be topped with a roof terrace.
A spokesperson for Zaha Hadid said: “An architectural landmark visible from the horizon, the yacht club will be 25,000-square-foot awe- inspiring design that features a unique roof that evokes the fluid movement of waves and direct cooling sea breezes throughout its interiors.”
Set to be built alongside the marina, the design of the nightclub and casino buildings was also informed by the sea. Described as ‘virtually
transparent’ by the developers, the two-storey nightclub building has fully glazed walls and is topped with a roof terrace.
Alongside it, a subterranean casino with a 5,000-square-foot (464-square-metre) gaming floor will be topped by five glazed pavilions. Projected to open in 2027, the wider development will be built around a 150-berth marina surrounded by around 250 residences. Te development will also include a performance venue, spa, water park and numerous shops and restaurants.
Habacoa stated in a press release: “ZHA has remained one of the world’s most consistently inventive architectural studios for over four decades with a repertoire of projects that have captured imaginations across the
globe.institutions worldwide. Te Habacoa Yacht Club and Nightclub & Casino will become the social epicentre of the entire development.
“Featuring awe-inspiring designs that evoke the fluid movement of waves, these buildings will ensure a seamless connection to nature and the inherent beauty of the island.”
US Evolution goes live in six states with NoLimit City
Evolution has announced its entry into the US online gaming market with Nolimit City having simultaneously launched in all six states where the company currently operates: Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Te first Nolimit City slot available to U.S. online players will be Buffalo Hunter with a rapid rollout of further leading Nolimit City slot titles to follow including Tombstone, East Coast Vs West Coast, and Deadwood xNudge.
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company became part of Evolution Group in 2022 and its games are available for rapid integration with operators’ systems using Evolution’s in-house One Stop Shop platform.
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