Yesterday casino entertainment company Century Casinos announced the successful grand opening of the Century Casino Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Over November 18 – 21 the festivities included excellent entertainment with a standout performance by country superstar Clay Walker on November 19 in the Century Casino Calgary Event Centre. Authentic Asian entertainment during an Asian night spectacular on November 20 was enjoyed by all.

There were also prize draws at the casino and a chance to win a brand new 2010 Honda Civic on December 18. The new addition to the city's entertainment and business community has a completely renovated 93,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment excitement. The changes include a brand new Bowling Centre, new table games area, new slot floor and almost US$4 million in total renovations.

Earlier this month Century Casinos, which owns and operates Century Casino & Hotels in Cripple Creek and Central City, Colorado, and in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and the Century Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada as well as operating casinos aboard eleven luxury cruise vessels, announced third quarter 2010 financial results. Net operating revenue was up 16% on 2009, mainly attributable to the acquisition of the Calgary property, additional revenue generated from two new cruise line agreements and an increase in revenue in Central City and Edmonton, slightly offset by a decrease in Cripple Creek.

Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos said at the time, "We are pleased with our overall performance for the third quarter, especially when considering the current North American gaming environment. We look forward to completing the renovation work at our new casino in Calgary in mid November and to start operating the property under the Century Casino brand."

Century Casinos continues to pursue other international projects in various stages of development. Through its Austrian subsidiary, Century Casinos Europe GmbH, the Company holds a 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd., the owner and operator of seven full casinos in Poland. (E-11.23.10)

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