Friday 1 April 2011

UPDATE: The location of Jokers Casino has been announced as the iconic Sugar Wharf. Brendan Fevola has been signed on to become Jokers Casino's first ambassador.

Happy April Fools Day readers.

Approval given for Port casino

Approval has been given for a casino to take permanent residence in Port Douglas.

The exclusive "high roller" casino will only be accessible to members who pay a $10,000 membership fee, and aims to attract wealthy overseas businessmen to the region.

The casino, to be called 'Jokers' will not contain gaming machines, with preference given to high stakes poker, black jack, snap, and two-up, a game traditionally played on ANZAC Day.

Iva Bettigen, a professional gambler from Wales and major investor in the casino said he was excited about the prospect of adding some "glitz and glamour to sleepy Port Douglas."

"From what I understand Port is known for it's relaxed atmosphere, beaches, and reef. I want Port Douglas to become a party town and I think a casino is the first step," he said.

Come back at 12pm today to find out the location of Jokers Casino.

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Mike , 05-04-11 11:18:

That has to be an "April Fools Day" joke right??
Keep up the great work, love to read Newsport from France
XX Mike & Jane

Gazza Tee, 03-04-11 09:19:

This had to be a wind-up. There are no rich people from Wales; only English bankers who own vast sheep farms and Welshmen as pets.

David Murphy, 01-04-11 20:27:

Dept of Gaming have registered 1 Undine Street, Port Douglas as the site of the new Casino, Go figure!!!

philip dalziel, 01-04-11 14:36:

cant wait to lose my first $10,000 in the box jellyfish room (where everyone gets stung)

John Carney, 01-04-11 13:05:

About time we got a real Casino and some Glitz and Glamour into this old town. Think the Mirage is the ideal spot. Bring it on.Saves us gambling illegally at the back of the Barber Shop.
JC
p.s. Be best if it operated on more days the April 1st Only.

Chris Anderson, 01-04-11 08:06:

Happy April Fool's Day