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THE two Americans in charge of Star City's makeover want the casino to become known as ''Sydney's Viagra''.
But they admit they have a long way to go if they want to change its reputation as ''an RSL on steroids''.
During an exclusive first look at the casino's revamped high-roller room, Larry Mullin, the chief executive of Echo Entertainment Group, spoke of how the almost $1 billion being spent on the site would change perceptions of it as a food court with pokies.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/well-turn-this-rsl-on-steroids-into-sydneys-viagra-20110611-1fy0x.html#ixzz1P2RmnK00
- By Gus Leonisky at 12 Jun 2011 - 4:10pm
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stars in his eyes?...
And what of the rumour last week that James Packer, who owns Melbourne's Crown Casino, was eyeing Star City?
''I'm not going to comment on a rumour,'' Mr Mullin said. ''Everyone talks about Crown and I give credit to them but it's not the only way to have fun. We're not Crown.'' It's no secret, however, the casino would like to emulate the success of the Melbourne landmark, which draws some 17 million visitors a year - roughly double Star City's figures.
''We'll be Crown Casino's scrappy, naughty, fun little neighbour,'' Mr Vaikunta said.
Mr Mullin added: ''We'll be Sydney's Viagra.''
Which seems like a lot of hype to live up to.
''It's hard to get everyone excited before all the icing has been put on [the cake]. So, sure, we need to prove ourselves.''
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/well-turn-this-rsl-on-steroids-into-sydneys-viagra-20110611-1fy0x.html#ixzz1P2VqmjqA
tax cut on club's pokies...
The New South Wales Government is introducing legislation today which will give the state's registered clubs a massive tax break.
The Coalition has been warning since it won Government it will hand down a tough first budget in September because of a "budget black hole".
But it appears the clubs industry will be spared from the belt tightening as the Government seeks to fulfil an election promise.
Gaming Minister George Souris says his bill being introduce in State Parliament today will cut the tax clubs pay on poker machines.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-03/pokie-tax-break-for-nsw-clubs/2822022
Please note that there was no "black hole" in the previous government (Labor) budget... But announcing this porkie with gravitas, was a way for O'Farrell to make himself seen like Joan of Ark... Actually, it's Katrina who has attracted attention with her new hair do... Even O'Farrell could not resist a dig at her, by comparing her hairstyle with that of her "leader" who by all means is as bald as a billiard ball.
Barry, go play with Fred Nile's non existent ethics for a while...