Released on January 8, 1996
Joanne Crofford, the minister responsible for the Saskatchewan GamingCorporation, today announced Casino Regina will officially open to the
public Friday, January 26, 1996, with a special preview evening Thursday,
January 25, 1996.
"Casino Regina will be one of the finest full service casinos in Canada,"
Crofford said. "We look forward to the tremendous economic development
potential for Saskatchewan that this world class facility provides."
Construction of Casino Regina began in 1995, and the project has been
completed just under the target budget of $37 million. More than 150
jobs were created during the construction and renovation stage. When
Casino Regina is in full operation, 352 permanent jobs will have been
created.
"Casino Regina offers 40 table games, a wide variety of electronic gaming
machines, an entertainment area, piano lounge, along with a restaurant
and gift shop," Crofford said. "We would like to extend an invitation to
the public to join us in unveiling the new casino in Regina's beautiful
Union Station."
Invitations for the preview evening can be obtained through the
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation by calling 1-800-226-8930.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Stengler
Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Regina Phone (306) 787-1591