Rio Casino Resort
Casino resort in Klerksdorp, South Africa
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Rio Casino Resort (formerly known as Tusk Rio Casino Resort) is a casino and resort in Klerksdorp, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in North West (South African province).
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| Opened | May 2002[2] |
| Theme | Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival[citation needed] |
| No. of rooms | 70 |
| Gaming space | 266,330 sq ft (24,743 m2) |
Notable restaurants | Copacabana Restaurant, F.L.A.G. Cafe |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Peermont Global[3] |
| Previous names | Tusk Rio Casino Resort |
| Website | www |
History
Rio Casino Resort was opened in May 2002[2] as "Tusk Rio Casino Resort". In August 2006, Peermont Global acquired Tusk Resorts,[4] renaming the property as "Rio Casino Resort". The acquisition of the property was made to realize a substantial increase in casino gaming and improve lodging on land where the company held gaming licenses.[5] Shortly thereafter, a new Peermont Metcourt Rio Hotel was built adjacent to the resort along with a new convention center, Peermont's first in the area, with only one other lodging facility offering such conference facilities.[6]
