Russia gets new casino in Altai

The Siberian Coin casino has finally opened in the Altai special gambling zone in Russia, ahead of the opening of the Altai Palace Hotel Resort next year, according to media reports.
Located in a remote region near the China/Kazakhstan border, the project is designed to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
The casino launched with 16 gaming tables and 20 slot machines.
The first floor will feature a large gaming room – with a capacity for 500 guests – with slot machines where the minimum bet is just one rouble – and a coffee shop. A pawnshop and 70 seat restaurant will be located on the second floor, with the hotel taking up the entire top floor.
Initially 75 staff will work in the casino, but when the whole complex opens next year this number will increase to 230, serving 30 gaming tables.