Sochi will inaugurate its first casino

Russian city Sochi has created a specialised zone to develop the casino industry.

Russia.- Sochi’s new gambling zone Krasnaya Polyana will inaugurate its first casino on December Holiday’s week, as revealed during the Russian Gaming Week Sochi on November 27. The Sochi Casino and Resort will host a soft-opening party on New Year’s Eve to welcome visitors to the further entertainment centre.

“Many people are now looking forward to the official opening of the casino. We decided to make a gift to our future visitors and provide them with unique opportunity to celebrate the New Year in ‘Sochi Casino and Resort’, becoming its first guests before January 5,” stated Stuart McLouklin, the managing director of the new gaming venue.

Yulia Malorodnova, member of Sochi’s administration also commented during the event that the city expects a soft-opening on Christmas too. Sochi Casino and Resort would officially begin its operations by January 5, 2017. The casino, as well as the further projects, filled a document of compliance to Russian gambling laws, as the rules are strict in the territory.

The New Year’s Eve inauguration will feature music shows, casino games and fireworks, according to the Sochi Casino and Resort director. The Russian gambling venue has been installed in a building constructed for 2014 Sochi Olympics. LLC Domain company was selected last month to operate the casino.