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Skycity Auckland | |
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Location | Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand |
Address | Corner Victoria and Federal Streets |
Opening date | February 2, 1996; 25 years ago |
Signature attractions | Sky Tower |
Casino type | Land |
Owner | Skycity Entertainment Group |
Renovated in | 2017 |
Website | www.skycityauckland.co.nz |
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Skycity Auckland (stylised as SkyCity Auckland) is an entertainment complex in the central business district of Auckland, New Zealand, between Victoria and Federal Streets. Located at the base of the Sky Tower, it was the second casino in New Zealand, and is still the only casino in Auckland.
Facilities[edit]
In addition to the Sky Tower, the complex includes a 700-seat theatre, bars and restaurants, and three hotels, one of which will be opening in 2021. The complex also has a casino that was last refurbished in 2006, with over 1,600 gambling machines, and over 100 gambling tables. Games to play and make money. The casino also has special rooms for VIP / high-stakes gamblers.[1]
In September 2013, it was announced that Skycity Auckland had purchased a 21m motor yacht 'Horizon II' for corporate entertainment.[2]
In February 2018, Skycity Auckland opened New Zealand's first purpose-built e-sports broadcasting studio, located on Level 2 of the Sky Tower, formerly known as XO Bar.[3]
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History[edit]
Facade of Skycity Auckland
The Sky Tower,[4] convention centre and hotel[5] were all built by Fletcher Construction and completed by 1997.
Skycity's casino was the second casino in the country. At the time of its construction, it was controversial, just like the Sky Tower itself. Unlike the city's icon towering above it, major figures like former Auckland Mayor Dick Hubbard have remained critical of the casino, though he acknowledged that the complex itself has been positive for the city. However, there is criticism from various sources that the casino creates problem gambling and does not ban problem gamblers proactively enough.[6]
The casino provides almost 2000 jobs and has returned NZD $670 million in dividends to mainly Australian shareholders, from more than eight million visitors that have passed through, 15% from overseas. NZD $18.6 million was also paid to community organisations and trusts in the same time. 1.5% of the operating profit has to be paid out to charity according to law.[6]
With profits at its parent, the Skycity Entertainment Group falling, it was announced in May 2007 that around 230 staff of SkyCity Auckland would be let go within the following 12–18 months, though it was thought likely to be mostly through turnover attrition, and would be focused on management staff.[7][8]
On 11 May, SkyCity announced that it would be slashing 700 jobs as a result of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. A month earlier, SkyCity had slashed 200 jobs.[9][10]
Hotels[edit]
Skycity Hotel, Auckland is a four-star hotel and was opened in February 1996. It is one of New Zealand's busiest hotels and is located inside the main Auckland complex and serves mainly families, business travellers and gamblers who play at the casino. It offers 323 rooms which were refurbished in 2013.[11] Hotel guests may use all the facilities in the complex.
The Grand by Skycity is a luxury 5 star hotel which was officially opened by Prime Minister Helen Clark in April 2005 after costing $85 million to construct. It is not located inside the main complex but is located on Federal Street which is adjacent and is also connected by a skybridge. It serves mainly older guests, VIPs and high stake gamblers who play at the casino. Many celebrities have stayed at the hotel including Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park.
Events[edit]
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In 2019, the Skycity Convention Centre played host to two World boxing title events, promoted by Bruce Glozier and Steve Deane of Rival Sports Promotions. The first event took place on March 30 Geovana Peres took on Lani Daniels for the WBO World women's light heavyweight title dubbed History in the making.[12] The event Sold out with 680 table tickets and was prerecored to broadcast on Sky Sports tv later in the week.[13] On 30 July, Bruce Glozier of Rival Sports Promotion announced the second World title event, Geovana Peres vs Claire Hafner.[14] As part of promoting the event, Geovana Peres did a world first by doing boxing pad work outside on top of the Sky Tower, 193 metres in the air.[15] The event sold out with over 1000 tickets and was broadcast live on Sky Sports 3 TV.[16]
New convention centre[edit]
In May 2013, the Government came to a deal with Skycity to build a new convention centre worth $402 million in exchange for gambling concessions. The concessions would allow Skycity to install an extra 230 poker machines, 40 gambling tables, as well as a further 12 gambling tables that could be substituted for automated table game player stations (but not poker machines). Skycity would also receive an extension to their casino licence, from its expiry in 2021 until 2048. In exchange, Skycity would be required to meet the full costs of the convention centre project.[17]
Describing the benefit for New Zealand, Economic Development Minister, Steven Joyce said the convention centre would add an estimated $90 million a year to the local economy, create 1,000 jobs during construction and 800 jobs once the centre is running.[17]
In 2015 it was announced that the anticipated cost of the convention centre had increased by $70–$130 million, to a total maximum of $530 million. Prime Minister John Key said he was considering making up the shortfall by giving Skycity public tax money to finish the project – as it would be an 'eyesore' if the extra funding was not made available.[18] Two days later on 12 February, following criticism in the media and in Parliament, the Prime Minister described the use of taxpayer funds as the 'least preferred option'.[19] Subsequently, on 15 February, it was announced that instead of seeking funding from the government for project over-runs, Skycity would instead be allowed to build a convention centre which was slightly smaller, so that total costs would remain about $400 million. The other option was that Skycity could put in funds of its own to build a large convention centre. The Labour Party claimed the move was a win for those who were opposed to public money bailing out the deal.[20]
2019 convention centre fire[edit]
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A fire in the roof and upper part of the new convention centre started on 22 October 2019 while the building was still under construction. The fire burned for about two days, partly as a result of a decision to sacrifice the roof in order to try to save the lower part of the building by improving safety and access for firefighters working under the roof. After the roof had mostly burned away the remaining fire was extinguished.
The fire caused widespread disruption to Auckland's central business district and the air pollution in the city to exceed safe levels for the first time in over ten years.[21][22]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^VIP Gaming (from the official casino website)
- ^'SkyCity's 'floating palace' for high rollers'. New Zealand Herald. 2013-09-01. ISSN1170-0777. Retrieved 2015-12-31.
- ^'Social Snapshot: Sky City unveils new e-sports broadcasting centre'. Newshub. 2018-07-02. Retrieved 2018-03-19.
- ^Fletcher Construction website - Sky Tower
- ^Fletcher Construction website
- ^ ab'Auckland's big gamble, 10 years on'. The New Zealand Herald. 29 January 2006. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^Marshall, Colin (22 May 2007). 'Union 'in the dark' over SkyCity job losses'. The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^Orsman, Bernard (23 May 2007). 'Cards called for 230 at SkyCity in cost-cut drive'. The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^Flaws, Bonnie (11 May 2020). 'Coronavirus: Sky City announces more job losses to come'. Stuff. Archived from the original on 11 May 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^'SkyCity plans 700 job cuts due to Covid-19 downturn'. Radio New Zealand. 11 May 2020. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ^'SkyCity Hotel official site'.
- ^'THE ULTIMATE DREAM HAS COME TRUE FOR GEOVANA PERES'. Gay Express. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^'Peres-Daniels WBO World Title fight a sell out'. Newsie. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^'Boxing: Kiwi Geovana Peres to defend WBO title against Canadian Claire Hafner'. New Zealand Herald. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^'Kiwi boxing champion Geovana Peres to defend title'. Stuff NZ. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^'Geovana Peres Retains World title with the first TKO of her Career'. Women Boxing. 5 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ ab'SkyCity convention centre set to create 800 jobs - Joyce'. TVNZ. 13 May 2013.
- ^'John Key: SkyCity will be an 'eyesore' without government money'. Stuff.co.nz. 10 February 2015.
- ^'Public money for SkyCity convention centre 'least preferred' fix'. The New Zealand Herald. 12 February 2015.
- ^'SkyCity drops funding bid'. Radio New Zealand News. 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^'Auckland's SkyCity Convention Centre fire: Firefighter in serious condition as building goes up in flames'. Stuff.co.nz. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^'SkyCity fire live: Inferno rages, roof fears, TVNZ evacuated'. New Zealand Herald. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
External links[edit]
Coordinates: 36°50′56″S174°45′42″E / 36.8488°S 174.7617°E
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Mindil Beach Casino & Resort | |
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Location | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
Address | Gilruth Avenue, Mindil Beach |
Opening date | 1983 |
No. of rooms | 117 |
Casino type | Land-based |
Owner | Delaware North |
Previous names | Mindil Beach Casino Diamond Beach Hotel and Casino MGM Grand Darwin SKYCITY Darwin |
Website | mindilbeachcasinoresort.com.au |
Mindil Beach Casino & Resort is a casino in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, owned and operated by Delaware North. It is the only casino in Darwin.
History[edit]
Don Casino (1979–83)[edit]
The first casino in Darwin, and the second in Australia, operated at the Don Hotel, Cavenagh Street, and was granted a licence as the 'Don Casino' in 1979.[1]
Mindil Beach Casino (1983–85)[edit]
The licence was in 1983 transferred to the Mindil Beach Casino.[2][3] In 1984, the Territory government forcibly acquired it, along with the Alice Springs Casino, from Federal Hotels for $50 million.[4] A joint venture between Greate Bay Casino Corp. (owner of the Sands Atlantic City) and Aspinall Holdings (a British casino operator) was set up to operate the two casinos.[5]
Diamond Beach Hotel and Casino (1985–95)[edit]
The Mindil Beach Casino was renamed as the Diamond Beach Hotel and Casino. Aspinall bought out Greate Bay's interest for US$1 million in 1986,[6] and then acquired the territorial government's 17 percent interest for $5 million in 1987.[4]
MGM Grand Darwin (1995–2004)[edit]
In 1995, MGM Grand acquired the property for US$75 million, including US$13 million of assumed debt.[7] It was renamed as the MGM Grand Darwin.
Skycity Darwin (2004–2019)[edit]
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The Skycity Entertainment Group purchased the hotel in 2004 for $195 million and took ownership on 23 July 2004.[8]
Mindil Beach Casino & Resort (2019–present)[edit]
Skycity sold the hotel to American company Delaware North in April 2019 for $188 million.[9][10] Delaware North changed the property's name to Mindil Beach Casino & Resort to reflect one of its original names and its modern resort facilities.[11]
References[edit]
- ^'Don Hotel Casino, Cavenagh Street, Darwin'. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^'Skycity Confirms MGM Grand Darwin Acquisition'. 11 February 2004. Retrieved 15 January 2008.
- ^'Darwin casino celebrates 25th anniversary on Mindil Beach' (Press release). Skycity. 18 April 2008. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ^ ab'Govt cashes its chips in casino at Darwin'. Sydney Morning Herald. 2 February 1987.
- ^Bivens, Terry (4 October 1984). 'Greate Bay venturing down under'. Philadelphia Inquirer. – via NewsBank (subscription required)
- ^'Pratt Hotel Corp. sells hotel interests for $1 million'. Dow Jones News Service. 20 October 1986. – via Factiva (subscription required)
- ^'Gambling concern acquires Australian casino, hotel'. Wall Street Journal. 8 September 1995. – via Factiva (subscription required)
- ^'Skycity Darwin Joins Skycity Entertainment Group'. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 15 January 2008.
- ^'Darwin's SkyCity Casino sold to America's Delaware North'. 8 November 2018.
- ^'Delaware North completes acquisition of Darwin casino' (Press release). Delaware North. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^'Blast from the past: Darwin Skycity Casino's new name revealed'. 27 March 2019.
External links[edit]
Coordinates: 12°26′52″S130°49′50″E / 12.447808°S 130.830667°E
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