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Divi Carina Bay Resort |
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, March 17, 2000 - On
March 17, 2000, the Divi Carina Bay Resort Casino, St. Croix�s newest resort,
made history when it officially opened the first casino in the U.S. Virgin
Islands. The 10,000 square feet Casino features 13 gaming tables including
blackjack, craps and roulette, 295 slot machines, a small show bar and
snack bar. For gaming enthusiasts the Divi Carina Bay Casino has introduced
the Beachcomber�s Club offering incentives including complimentary accommodations
or discounts on room rates at the Divi Carina Bay Resort, complimentary
meals at the Starlite Bar Grill, exclusive invitations to private events,
specials mailings and more.
�This is new tourism and it builds the economic momentum for everyone,� says Brad Whitmore, the owner of the Divi Carina Bay Resort Casino. Creating numerous jobs for the residents of St. Croix, the casino and resort employ over 300 people. All casino gaming table employees have undergone an intensive three-month training program to become dealers. In addition, sixty-five employees were trained for staff administrative positions. Casino employees will wear tropical custom designed uniforms. The Divi Carina Bay Casino is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to
4 a.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
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Lisa Blau [email protected] Adams Unlimited 212-956-5900 Divi Carina Bay Resort http://www.carinabay.com |
Also See: | Paula Smith Named President at Divi Resorts / Feb 1999 |
Former Playboy Resort in Great Gorge, N.J. to be Managed by Divi Resorts / Hotel Units to be Converted to Time Share / Aug 1998 |