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gaby · 11-07-2010, 08:52 AM

my husband wanted to know if there is a casino in aruba called the concord casino? he said he read something but i looked at the list of casinos and didn't see it listed. is there such a casino?

*Andrea J.* · 11-07-2010, 08:58 AM

downtown casino's are the Crystal and the Seaport.

the CONCORD of which he is referring may be the name of a casino at one of the hotels.
the Westin was previously called the Wyndham and the Concord.

gaby · 11-07-2010, 04:28 PM

thanks andrea, i told my husband.

Chip Collector · 11-10-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gaby

my husband wanted to know if there is a casino in aruba called the concord casino? he said he read something but i looked at the list of casinos and didn't see it listed. is there such a casino?

The Hotel that is now the Westin opened in 1977 as the Concord. That was also the name of the casino. In 1993, the Hilton purchased the hotel and called the casino the Casablanca, a name which it retains to this day. The hotel then became the Wyndham, the Aruba Resort Spa & Casino and then the Westin. Through each, it has retained the name, Casablanca. I hope that helps.

*Arubalisa* · 11-10-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chip Collector

In 1993, the Hilton purchased the hotel and called the casino the Casablanca, a name which it retains to this day.

The Westin is renaming the casino upon re-opening
www.aruba.com/forum/f7/westin-casino-48244/#post188757

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"Important Guest Announcements
http://www.westinaruba.com/announcements

The Casablanca casino at the Westin Resort, Aruba, is temporarily closed during a casino ownership change. The hotel is not affected. The casino, newly named Palm Beach Casino, Aruba, will reopen in approximately 4 weeks, refreshed and enhanced with many new machines. In the interim, the hotel is working with other area casinos to serve its guests."

Chip Collector · 11-10-2010, 02:03 PM

Yes, I saw. And I can't wait to see what they do. But, I'm a bit sceptical about the whole 4 weeks thing.

mac · 11-11-2010, 03:45 PM

just got back from 2 weeks at divi village and spent way too much time at alhambra. had an interesting conversation with sandra, one of the pit bosses. she says when a casino opens it get 10 years with out paying taxes. apparently what happens is after 10 years they close for "renovations", but in fact they change the name of the company that owns the casino and then get another 10 years tax free. seems like that makes it way to easy to get around paying taxes. also noticed that alhambra is starting to remodel, but will do it in small steps so they don't have to close and lose money.

Chip Collector · 11-11-2010, 03:57 PM

I knew that applied to hotels, but did not realize it applied to the casinos themselves. Interesting. Still, there are a number that have made it 20 years or more with the same name, including the Alhambra. I guess name brand could be worth more than the taxes.

Chip Collector · 12-23-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fosters

Where is the best Casio of the world?

Impossible to say. Like most things, it's all a matter of taste. Do you like casinos that are elegant, hip, casual, have good odds, are modern/retro, that are wide open or have an intimate feeling, have a lot to see, have a lot of other gamblers v. not so many, that is convenient, that has good memories for you...and on and on and on. What is your favorite casino?

*Andrea J.* · 12-23-2010, 08:11 AM

chip....fosters was/is a spammer and is now banned ;-)

but my favorite casino is in monaco.
nope i have never been there, but i can assure you that any casino there would be my fave!

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mac Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 83	Casinos just got back from 2 weeks at divi village and spent way too much time at alhambra. had an interesting conversation with sandra, one of the pit bosses. she says when a casino opens it get 10 years with out paying taxes. apparently what happens is after 10 years they close for "renovations", but in fact they change the name of the company that owns the casino and then get another 10 years tax free. seems like that makes it way to easy to get around paying taxes. also noticed that alhambra is starting to remodel, but will do it in small steps so they don't have to close and lose money. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-11-2010, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chip Collector Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 161	I knew that applied to hotels, but did not realize it applied to the casinos themselves. Interesting. Still, there are a number that have made it 20 years or more with the same name, including the Alhambra. I guess name brand could be worth more than the taxes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

12-23-2010, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,254 Images: 80	chip....fosters was/is a spammer and is now banned ;-) but my favorite casino is in monaco. nope i have never been there, but i can assure you that any casino there would be my fave! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.