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The history of Shangri La gambling houses

If you are fond of chance games, then you are probably familiar with Shangri La casinos which operate in Eastern Europe. They are distinguished by respectability, luxurious interiors and stylish designs.

The network is managed by Storm International, Darren Keane manages the network development and determines the establishment’s regulations.

The casino brand is already 27 years old. Royal luxury reigns in every establishment has opened after 1992. These are real modern palaces created for those who appreciate a comfortable stay and a high-level game.

A friendly, welcoming and cozy atmosphere is the pride of Shangri La. Network units currently operate in Latvia, Armenia, Georgia and Belarus.

The first Shangri La casino was opened in Moscow in 1992. It was founded by Michael Boettcher, a citizen of Great Britain.

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He specialized in gambling and was interested in finding new, promising markets for work. In the early 90s, the capital of Russia was free from gambling establishments.

They have just begun to appear. Moscow Shangri La was reminiscent of stylish gambling houses in Las Vegas and worked according to strict rules. Huge money amounts were paid here and valuable prizes were raffled off.

The establishment has been operating until 2009, when the political situation with Russia changed, and a law was passed to transfer casinos to specially designated areas. Such changes led to a change of address and further network development.

The second unit was a casino in Armenia. It was opened in Yerevan in 2008. The new establishment was designed in a unique design with special chic by the Yerevan Academy of Arts experts.

Spacious halls disposed to play and rest in a relaxed atmosphere. The casino’s feature in Armenia is its excellent cuisine, which dishes will be appreciated even by gourmets.

In addition, large poker tournaments with a gold bracelet are held here. The unit also has its own permanent poker club.

The receiver of the Moscow casino was Shangri La Minsk, which began its work in 2009. In fact, the Russian unit moved to the capital of Belarus, retaining most of the players. Since from Moscow to Minsk, only an hour flight, the true game connoisseurs without any problems changed the place of their rest.

The gambling house is located in a separate building, recognizable by the glass cube, where the main prize is stored. Lucky people regularly pick up cars and other expensive prizes from a unique repository.

It also has its own restaurant specializing in high cuisine, which has been led by Mark Ulrich for many years. The establishment has been awarded the title of the best casino in Minsk for 6 years.

The third casino operates in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The unit was opened in 2012 in a historic capital’s place, which is famous for its extraordinary beauty. Next door is the Bridge of Peace, which has been repeatedly called a space architectural masterpiece.

Panoramic windows of Shangri La Tbilisi restaurant enter this bridge. The interiors are decorated in the Art Deco style, decorated with branded elements. Unit three times received the title of “Golden Brand” as the best casino in Tbilisi and in the country.

The establishment is very popular with locals and visitors. Often they go to Tbilisi solely for the good game and pleasant service in Shangri La.

The latest unit is SL Casino Riga, a young and promising casino, which is also develops under the patronage of Darren Keane, Storm International. The gambling house in Latvia was opened in 2017. Its premises occupies 600 square meters in the Grand Hotel Kempinski.

Here guests are welcomed with a special cordiality, relaxation with taste and a game of chance that does not leave anyone indifferent. Recognizable design and special atmosphere attracts visitors from all over Latvia and neighboring countries.

In all network’s casinos there is X.O. VIP clubs where you can conduct a solitary game with maximum comfort and high stakes. Club players can count on impressive prizes. They have access to personal games, transfers and free accommodation and a host of other VIP privileges.

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