Genting has announced the opening of its new gaming venue in Cairo, Egypt.
Crockfords Cairo is a luxury destination that takes its name and inspiration from Crockfords, the exclusive Mayfair casino situated in the heart of London.
The sophisticated development is the first venture for Genting in the region. It will be operated by Genting Casinos Egypt, a subsidiary of Genting UK, the owner of Crockfords.
Genting president and COO Paul Willcock said: “This is a tremendously exciting development for Genting as we expand our reach into Europe and the Middle East.
“We have created a luxury casino under the famous Mayfair brand of Crockfords, which will bring a unique gaming experience for our customers.”
Business travellers and wealthy tourists alike are expected to visit the casino, which will be open 24 hours a day offering a full range of gaming facilities, an extensive bar and sumptuous food service.
The 12,500sq.ft casino development was powered by an investment of £2.5m and has resulted in more than 150 jobs being created for Cairo’s local workforce.
The general manager of Crockfords Cairo, Lamberto Graglia, has been working in Cairo for nearly two decades and has a wealth of experience within the industry. He leads a hand-picked team of enthusiastic and highly trained personnel who are focused to provide the ultimate in service delivery.
The casino boasts 30 slot machines, 10 electronic roulette terminals and 15 gaming tables. The table maximums will be commensurate with the highest level of gaming available in Egypt.
As Crockfords Cairo is situated inside the city’s world famous Nile Ritz-Carlton, guests will enjoy direct access to the club from the lobby of the hotel. Crockfords Cairo also features its own dedicated frontage and drop-off point as its primary entrance.
The picture shows (Left to right): Lamberto Graglia, David Davis, Dr Mostafa Saad, Ehab El Kerdany, chairman and managing director of Misr Hotels Company, Paul Willcock, president and COO of Genting Casinos UK, Aly Abdel Aziz, Tony Pearce and Peter Brooks.
