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Liz - Aruba Lover · 11-12-2009, 08:43 AM

From another board.

November 11th 2009, Aruba.

ORANJESTAD-Endy Croes, Director of Aruba Lotto Foundation is pleased to announce that soon a casino will be opening in the departure hall at the airport. The negotiations for a casino at the airport took 6 years, said Croes.

The previous government passed a law in 2006, granting Aruba Lotto Foundation a license to operate a casino at the airport. After receiving the permit in 2006, extensive negotiations were done with the Director of Aruba Airport Authority, Peter Steinmetz. The obstacle was mainly finding
a suitable location at the airport to operate the casino.

For the casino to be profitable at the airport, it must be located at an area with heavy pedestrian traffic, according to a feasibility study. The airport has offered three very small spaces near the departure gates 1,2 and 3. Croes was not pleased with the spaces offered at the airport, and the project for a casino was put on hold.

In 2008, the foundation was approached by a director who operates different retail stores at the airport. Through the intermediation of the director at that time, a new round of negotiations began
with the Lotto Foundation, and Peter Steinmetz. The results are that Aruba Lotto Foundation will receive a space near gate 8, another space near gate 4, and a third space opposite Sbarro Pizza.

In the above mentioned spaces, slot machines will be placed. The slot machines will be operated by 5 local employees, including 1 manager. Within 3 weeks Aruba Lotto Foundation will start hiring employees for the casino. At present construction of the casino at the airport is in full swing, and an opening date will be announced shortly.

Eagle Beach Boy · 11-12-2009, 09:04 AM

I can just see it now........ people missing their plane because they were on a win streak.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 11-12-2009, 09:17 AM

I would have no problem staying if I WIN.

*Andrea J.* · 11-12-2009, 09:51 AM

ok how funny is that????
from my lips to God's ears.

seriously though, they will get the last dime from our already almost empty pockets.
dh, thinks it is ridiculous.

me on the other hand......................well, if there is a chance i can win a few bucks or sit in the crying room feeling depressed, i will go for trying to win a few bucks.

purpleangel · 11-12-2009, 11:46 AM

It will make arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure more exciting. I'll just have to make sure I save some $$ for the airport casino!

Sunny Beaches · 11-12-2009, 12:38 PM

Andrea, now they will have 3 more crying rooms, leaving Aruba broke and no cab fare home!

*Andrea J.* · 11-12-2009, 04:17 PM

yes and also in my case, no money left to pay the dog and cat sitter

Chadd · 11-12-2009, 04:21 PM

Evidently I'm in the minority here. There's nothing worse than the airport in Vegas with all the slot machines making your ears bleed while waiting for a flight.

islandj · 11-12-2009, 04:53 PM

There is going to be 2 places for the casinos and they are under construction as we speak. The 1st one is going to be right before the US Customs area were they had the empty shops. The 2nd will be at the gates across from Gate 7 and 8 where the AA Club was.

*Arubalisa* · 11-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadd

Evidently I'm in the minority here. There's nothing worse than the airport in Vegas with all the slot machines making your ears bleed while waiting for a flight.

I LOVE my iPod and noise cancelling headphones.

Besides no screeching babies I can now add whirling slot machines to the list.

Chadd, you are not alone!

11-12-2009, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	Casino to open at Airport From another board. November 11th 2009, Aruba. ORANJESTAD-Endy Croes, Director of Aruba Lotto Foundation is pleased to announce that soon a casino will be opening in the departure hall at the airport. The negotiations for a casino at the airport took 6 years, said Croes. The previous government passed a law in 2006, granting Aruba Lotto Foundation a license to operate a casino at the airport. After receiving the permit in 2006, extensive negotiations were done with the Director of Aruba Airport Authority, Peter Steinmetz. The obstacle was mainly finding a suitable location at the airport to operate the casino. For the casino to be profitable at the airport, it must be located at an area with heavy pedestrian traffic, according to a feasibility study. The airport has offered three very small spaces near the departure gates 1,2 and 3. Croes was not pleased with the spaces offered at the airport, and the project for a casino was put on hold. In 2008, the foundation was approached by a director who operates different retail stores at the airport. Through the intermediation of the director at that time, a new round of negotiations began with the Lotto Foundation, and Peter Steinmetz. The results are that Aruba Lotto Foundation will receive a space near gate 8, another space near gate 4, and a third space opposite Sbarro Pizza. In the above mentioned spaces, slot machines will be placed. The slot machines will be operated by 5 local employees, including 1 manager. Within 3 weeks Aruba Lotto Foundation will start hiring employees for the casino. At present construction of the casino at the airport is in full swing, and an opening date will be announced shortly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

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11-12-2009, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eagle Beach Boy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eagle Beach Posts: 461	I can just see it now........ people missing their plane because they were on a win streak. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ "El Muchacho De Eagle Beach" *Eagle Beach Boy* *Ontario, Canada*

11-12-2009, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	I would have no problem staying if I WIN. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

11-12-2009, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,026 Images: 74	ok how funny is that???? from my lips to God's ears. seriously though, they will get the last dime from our already almost empty pockets. dh, thinks it is ridiculous. me on the other hand......................well, if there is a chance i can win a few bucks or sit in the crying room feeling depressed, i will go for trying to win a few bucks. 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.

11-12-2009, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
purpleangel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Age: 55 Posts: 389	It will make arriving at the airport 3 hours before departure more exciting. I'll just have to make sure I save some $$ for the airport casino! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Darlene

11-12-2009, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 500	Andrea, now they will have 3 more crying rooms, leaving Aruba broke and no cab fare home! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-12-2009, 04:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,026 Images: 74	yes and also in my case, no money left to pay the dog and cat sitter 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.

11-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	Evidently I'm in the minority here. There's nothing worse than the airport in Vegas with all the slot machines making your ears bleed while waiting for a flight. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

11-12-2009, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
islandj Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 91	There is going to be 2 places for the casinos and they are under construction as we speak. The 1st one is going to be right before the US Customs area were they had the empty shops. The 2nd will be at the gates across from Gate 7 and 8 where the AA Club was. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook