Casino Sunborn gets license

Both Paf and Sunborn look forward to enhancing the array of entertainment available in Gibraltar for both those living locally and people residing in Spain. It is also hoped that the stylish, new casino will attract overseas visitors, which will further benefit Gibraltar and Spain’s economy in addition to the 75 new jobs the casino has already created for the local community.

From Wednesday, the casino, to be referred to as Casino Sunborn, will offer visitors a selection of classic card tables (Black Jack, Punto Banco and Sunborn Stud Poker), roulette tables and the latest slot machines. For the soft launch (29^th April to 16^th May) tables are open daily from 4pm to 4am, slot machines open from 12 noon. As of the 17^th May slot machines will be open 24 hours.

This new casino promises its guests the most exclusive and luxurious casino experience in the region. This is no casual gaming room: the casino’s smart dress code, it’s tableside drink service, plus its membership programme, all ensure that at this casino provides an experience equal to that of Monte Carlo or Las Vegas.

Dominick Stenson, Casino Manager said in a statement:

“It’s a really exciting day for us today. Everyone has worked so hard to get to this point and to finally be opening our doors today is a tribute to everyone involved. We hope the casino is going to add real star quality to Gibraltar’s entertainment attractions.”

Anders Ingves, CEO of Paf added:

"The opening of the Casino Sunborn in Gibraltar with Sunborn signifies that Paf's land-based activities are now taking a big and exciting step into Europe, just like Paf.com online. Our hope is that Paf's nearly 50-year experience in the gaming industry combined with Sunborn’s knowledge of the international hotel industry will contribute to a unique casino experience" 

Finally, Hans Niemi the Executive Director of Sunborn concluded:

“This marks a new direction for Sunborn and Paf. We’re excited to be uniting our knowledge of the hotel industry with Paf’s casino expertise. We see this as an opportunity for further expansion of land-based casinos on super yacht hotels."