Last Friday the Fiesta Casino at the Thunderbird Hotel Las Americas Suites opened in the vibrant commercial/residential district of Miraflores in Lima, Peru. The company, Thunderbird Resorts acquired the six Hoteles Las Americas properties for US$43.5 million in July 2007, the largest hotel chain in Lima. Renovation of the hotels to current market standards continues to progress and the opening of the flagship Fiesta Casino as a major market-style casino and entertainment facility is the first step toward building additional casinos.

The 5,740 square metre Fiesta entertainment venue opened with 414 slot machines and 188 table positions, including the country's largest Texas Hold’em room and luxurious VIP lounges. Thunderbird's trademark "Salsas" bar, restaurant and floor show will also feature local and international artists on a daily basis. The company believes its hotel group has a solid strategic footprint in the Lima area, which should provide it with a firm base from which to provide gaming and other entertainment products to the local and regional population.

Thunderbird Resorts is focused on being the most successful recreational property developer and operator in each of its markets by creating genuine value for the community, employees and shareholders. It achieves this mission by offering customers dynamic, themed and integrated resort venues anchored by casinos. The company has recently announced its purchase of additional shares in its operations in Panama and Costa Rica, subject to regulatory approval. (E-09.23.08)

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