Grand Casino Dunedin
heritage hotel, casino in New Zealand
The Grand Casino (formerly Dunedin Casino) opened in 1999 in the city of Dunedin in New Zealand. It is located in The Exchange, a district situated 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) south of the city centre, in the historic Southern Cross Hotel building (heritage-listed since 1989), at the corner of Princes Street and High Street. The Hotel, originally named the Grand Hotel, was built in 1883 by Italian architect Louis Boldini. The interior finishing showcases the Victorian taste in classical architecture.
On 17 October 2006, the Gambling Commission suspended the licence of Dunedin Casinos Management Limited for two consecutive days. The Commission found the licence holder to be in breach of the Gambling Act 2003 and a condition of its licence, and "considered that these breaches were material failures to comply with important obligations" in relation to problem gambling.
The Grand Casino, formerly known as Dunedin Casino, was renamed in 2021 in recognition of the building in which the casino resides. The new design won the Heritage Colour Maestro Award at the Resene Total Colour Awards.
Charitable Trust
The Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust, an officially registered independent charitable organization, was founded in 1999. This trust is dedicated to awarding grants to support various initiatives within the local communities of Dunedin and Otago.
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