Puerto Rio to get four new casinos
23rd May, 2008
A host of new casinos is to be opened in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.
The first of four new casino gambling establishments is expected to open next year in the La Concha hotel, San Juan.
According to a report by the Associated Press, tourism officials have also said that there are requests pending for two further casinos in Isla Verde and Ponce.
The three other approved venues will be located in Aguadilla, Guayanilla and Cabo Rojo.
Hector Rivera revealed that as a result of the new casinos, there will be an additional 800 game machines in the US Caribbean territory.
At present, there are 24 casinos on Puerto Rico, which collectively make $300 million every year.
A recent report in the Shrewsbury Chronicle noted: "Popular nighttime activities in Puerto Rico include gambling. In fact, Puerto Rico's casinos are highly rated among Caribbean gaming destinations."
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