Guyana’s first casino opens

A croupier stands in front of a gaming table in the casino launched by the Princess Hotel yesterday. (Photo by Jules Gibson)

The Princess Hotel yesterday created history when it opened its doors to a casino – the first of its kind in the country.

A croupier stands in front of a gaming table in the casino launched by the Princess Hotel yesterday. (Photo by Jules Gibson)

The casino, which cost over US$2 million, is the 30th such facility constructed internationally by the Princess Group and reflects the full Las Vegas style. The facility has 300 slot machines and 11 gaming tables (2 roulette tables, 7 card games – blackjack and poker and 2 Texas Holdem).