CASINO NEWS London’s Cromwell Mint to become Forty Five Kensington following refurbishment G
enting Casino Cromwell Mint will undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment which will see the club rebrand as Forty Five
Kensington. The new cosmopolitan venue will combine world-class gaming and a first-class dining experience in the heart of South Kensington. The property, located at 45 Cromwell Road,
which initially opened for business in the early 1960s as the ’45 Club, will receive a complete makeover. The gaming area will be upgraded with the addition of a new private gaming room and there will be a greater focus on hospitality, with changes to bar and restaurant. The size of the electronic gaming area is set to
increase with the addition of more electronic gaming tables. Meanwhile, the main gaming floor will undergo significant upgrades and continue to offer customers a tailored gaming experience hosted by some of the UK’s finest croupiers. Forty Five Kensington will be open to both casino members and non-members. The addition of a first-class gaming room will offer guests the
restaurant will see the addition of a new chef team and Arabic style menu. Gary Moore, Director at Genting Casino
Cromwell Mint, said “We are incredibly excited to announce the extensive refurbishment and rebrand of the casino to Forty Five Kensington. Our aim is to provide South Kensington with a cosmopolitan and prestigious casino experience that is open to both regular members as well as those visiting the area on holiday or on business. “At Genting UK we pride ourselves on providing
opportunity to play privately, away from the main gaming floor in an intimate setting. As part of the venues renewed focus on hospitality, Forty Five Kensington’s bar and restaurant area will undergo a full refurbishment to enhance its look and feel. The décor will be modernised and the addition of warm lighting throughout will create a relaxing environment for customers away from the gaming floor. The drinks menu will also be upgraded to include a wider selection of beverages while the
TCSJOHNHUXLEY chosen to supply STRAT Casino Las Vegas
T
he STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod, formerly
known as The Stratosphere, has recently undergone an $140 million renovation and rebrand which includes a full
upgrade of the casino gaming floor. TCSJOHNHUXLEY was chosen to supply all the gaming equipment for this iconic Las Vegas strip property. The new gaming floor consists of 40 gaming tables consisting of 31 Blackjack, 6 Roulette and 3 Craps tables, all custom-designed and built to complement the stunning new décor. In addition, the casino installed, 6 Saturn Glo Roulette Wheels, 4 Chipper Champ 2 chipping machines, 6 Elite 2 29” displays and 5 pit podiums. To complete the live gaming equipment, 2 Blaze Roulette tables will be installed soon. The whole project was particularly
challenging as all the work had to be carried out while the casino was still in full operation, however the TCSJOHNHUXLEY team worked very closely with the STRAT to ensure disruption was kept to a minimum.
10 SEPTEMBER 2019 Brian Stanton, Vice
President of Table Games comments, “TCSJOHNHUXLEY makes unparalleled, state-of-the- art, first class products but it’s their attention to detail and support that set them apart. When opening or remodelling a casino there are so many
moving parts, last minute challenges and changes, that having a company that you can rely on, to get things done, and correctly, is invaluable.” Steph Nel, TCSJOHNHUXLEY General
Manager Americas adds, “We are extremely proud to have been chosen to supply this iconic Strip casino with such a wide range of our products. Our team pulled out all the stops to ensure we delivered the highest quality products, on time and with the minimum disruption to the casino. We are delighted they are so pleased with the finished results and wish the STRAT team every success for the future.”
our customers with a premium gaming experience that we deliver in an enjoyable and safe environment. The new club will reflect this, and we are looking forward to welcoming our customers through the doors this Autumn.” Work on the casino is currently underway and the casino will continue to operate as normal during the refurbishment. The work is scheduled to be completed in October 2019. For more information, please visit:
https://www.gentingcasino.com/casinos/casino/ genting-casino-cromwell-mint/
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Maverick signs agreement for Washington casinos
averick Gaming has signed a definitive purchase agreement for the Macau Casino in Lakewood, the Macau Casino in Tukwila, the Caribbean Casino in Kirkland and the Caribbean Cardroom in Kirkland, and the Caribbean Casino in Yakima, all in Washington state, US. “This purchase gives Maverick eighteen card rooms in Washington and nearly 275 table games in that market,” said Eric Persson, owner of Maverick Gaming. “In the next month we expect to give details on another five Washington
properties, and will begin to outline our growth strategy which includes a comprehensive entertainment product inclusive of restaurants, hotel rooms, meeting space and of course table games,” said Mr. Persson. “We are quickly becoming an employer of choice in Washington. With over 3,000 jobs – which have an average salary above $75,000 and great benefits, we have a great team and are looking forward to investing another $100 million into this state over the next few years,” said Tim Merrill, President of Maverick Washington. “Growing up in Hoquiam Washington, and as a member of the Shoalwater
Bay Nation, I never dreamed an opportunity like this would one day exist. In my case, it’s definitely true that you can come home again,” said Mr. Persson. This transaction is expected to close in the next month, pending Washington State Gambling Commission approval. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Maverick intends to fund this transaction primarily with cash on hand and debt financing from HG Vora Capital Management, a private investment firm.
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