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tangy003 · 10-31-2010, 07:28 PM

Does anyone know if the casino at the Occidental is open or when it will reopen?thanks.

Chip Collector · 11-04-2010, 03:48 PM

Did it close? When? Is it the same deal as the Casablanca? Any reopening planned yet?

*Arubalisa* · 11-04-2010, 04:28 PM

http://www.aruba.com/forum/f9/occide...29/#post181808

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Originally Posted by tangy003

I have just come from Aruba and the Casino is closed at the Occidental.I was told they will remain closed for 3-4 months for renovations.IMHO they needed to renovate that casino and update the equipment too.The rest of the place is great.You will love it there and the food is very good.

Best Casino?

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

note........ the occidental casino is currently closed for renovations.

As of 9/4/10 it was apparently closed for renovations.

There was a "subscription only" article titled "Radisson casino operator to Occidental" posted on Amigoe.com on October 29.

Cosmo · 11-04-2010, 07:55 PM

Just returned from my wonderful vacation, went to visit Occidental Casino, was suprised they were closed they said they were closed for renovations until December 1

*Andrea J.* · 11-04-2010, 08:26 PM

so as of today...........
Westin casino closed due to financial issues.
Occidential casino closed for renovations.
Key Largo casino closed when the Aruban shut down 11 mos ago.

rygar · 11-05-2010, 08:33 AM

i just returned last weekend from aruba and stayed at the occidental and it was still closed.
i do not have an ETA for opening

tangy003 · 11-06-2010, 05:46 PM

I hope they reopen by the end of Feb 2011.

If not there are other casinos to choose from.

ricky59 · 11-07-2010, 01:49 PM

the staff at the occidental casino, are all at the radisson. for years they have been promised upgrades, believe me they want the casino renovated and want too return home....

Chip Collector · 11-10-2010, 12:56 PM

Maybe they will have chips that actually have their name on them and not the old Allegro chips!! I will have to look out for that.

Sgroi135 · 11-11-2010, 04:39 PM

When I was there in July which was when it closed, they said that it should be open by Thangsgiving. But who knows.

10-31-2010, 07:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	Occidental Casino Does anyone know if the casino at the Occidental is open or when it will reopen?thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Caribbean Maps

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11-04-2010, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chip Collector Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 161	Did it close? When? Is it the same deal as the Casablanca? Any reopening planned yet? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-04-2010, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 388	Just returned from my wonderful vacation, went to visit Occidental Casino, was suprised they were closed they said they were closed for renovations until December 1 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-04-2010, 08:26 PM	#5 (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	so as of today........... Westin casino closed due to financial issues. Occidential casino closed for renovations. Key Largo casino closed when the Aruban shut down 11 mos ago. 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.

11-05-2010, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
rygar Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 8	i just returned last weekend from aruba and stayed at the occidental and it was still closed. i do not have an ETA for opening Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-06-2010, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
tangy003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Palm Beach Age: 51 Posts: 264 Images: 25	I hope they reopen by the end of Feb 2011. If not there are other casinos to choose from. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Caribbean Maps

11-07-2010, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
ricky59 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 187	the staff at the occidental casino, are all at the radisson. for years they have been promised upgrades, believe me they want the casino renovated and want too return home.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-10-2010, 12:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chip Collector Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 161	Maybe they will have chips that actually have their name on them and not the old Allegro chips!! I will have to look out for that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-11-2010, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	When I was there in July which was when it closed, they said that it should be open by Thangsgiving. But who knows. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!