Casino Enterprise Management

Southwestern New York is home to some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in the world, as well as one of the most dignified Indian Tribes in the country, the Seneca Nation of Indians. With the majesty of the Allegany Territory’s Enchanted Mountains as its backdrop, the spirit of the Seneca Nation invokes both awe and inspiration in those who visit.

Boutiques, luxury, opulent design, and pleasure await the world, as the opening of the $3 billion Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino in Las Vegas draws near. The worldly resort will feature a 80,000+ square-foot casino, a 40,000+ square-foot spa sanctuary, and 3,000 lavish condo-hotel rooms set inside two remarkable 600-foot-tall towers, built on top of a four-level, 100-foot-tall lower podium.

Most design or construction consultants will tell you strategic planning is crucial to the successful delivery of large-scale projects. However, it is equally important to the operational efficiencies and lifelong success of the development. Creativity, time, money, materials, and labor must all come together smoothly and efficiently to produce an end-product that meets the client’s needs and the customer’s expectations.

Valley View Casino opened its new 7,500 square feet non-smoking casino addition on March 2, 2007. The fully-enclosed smoke-free space added an additional 350 new slot machines and a full bar.  Valley View plans to add additional space as part of its $114 million expansion project that will more than double the size of the San Diego county casino, located in Valley Center, Calif.

WorthGroup recently served as master-planners for a complete overhaul of the property, a $382 million project. WorthGroup, who designed the expansion, began construction on the casino in August 2005; CFC Construction assisted in the complete hotel renovation. The grand opening for the entire project was held in October 2006.

Casino culture is defined by its attention to every extravagant detail. It’s no secret that a great deal of what players want has to do with absorbing themselves in the pampering atmosphere a casino-resort provides. Yet, all the luxuries come at a price to the environment. This article is part of many that CEM will be presenting to give  information on how to make conscientious choices toward building a sustainable casino environment.

In 2005, Las Vegas celebrated its centennial anniversary, commemorating its transformation from a sleepy desert town into a world-class city of unparalleled gambling, architecture, and leisure activities. Spanish explorers discovered the Las Vegas area—the  “fertile lowlands”—in 1829. Ironically, Mormons were the region’s first settlers in 1855.

Dakota Sioux Casino, a 64,025 square feet, single-story casino in Watertown, S.D., recently opened in November 2006. The casino, benefiting the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe, features 375 gaming machines, an extensive kitchen and buffet, and a 200-seat lounge that offers live entertainment six days a week. The 92-room, 52,000 square feet hotel was completed prior to the casino project.

Aren’t we ready to begin looking wisely at how we use natural resources in our hotels and casinos? Energy, air, water, and building materials are all limited resources. This is a critical time for us to assume responsibility for using these resources efficiently, and building sustainable projects that are in harmony with the environment. Enthusiastic in our creation of awesome properties, the casino industry has seldom been sensitive to the environment, or the consumption of natural resources.

IP Casino, Resort, Spa in Biloxi, Miss. opened its chic new restaurant, Carnaval De Brasil, in August. Formerly known as Imperial Palace, the IP Casino Resort was damaged by Hurricane Katrina and has undergone a complete metamorphosis. Designed by Friedmutter and Associates and directed by Roy Anderson Corporation, KHS&S assisted in this process by completing both the interior and exterior renovations.