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Mykonos Islanders Oppose Government-Approved Casino Creation

The Mykonos municipality is set against a government decision to build a casino in the cosmopolitan island, popular among tourists from around the world. The island mayor, Konstantinos Koukas, has brought the opposition of the city council to the attention...

Government Approves Casino Permit for Elliniko Park

As soon as the details are finalized for the privatization of the former Elliniko international airport site, Greeks can expect to see construction commence. According to sources, the government has announced the approval of a casino permit, which is...

Greek Crisis Causes Drop in Gambling

The classic notion that the average Greek likes to gamble in the hopes of winning easy money, has been ruined. As a result of the economic crisis, gambling turnover decreased by 37% over the last five years (2009-2013). According to...

Greeks Head to Skopje for Gas, Dentists and Casinos

Cars from across northern Greece are queuing outside Skopje, while it was found that the Greek state has suffered more than 13 million euros from sales losses just in the prefecture of Kilkis. The northern Greek prefecture of Macedonia is suffering,...

Las Vegas Sands Considering Casino in Athens Greece

World's largest casino operator, Las Vegas Sands, is examining the option of operating a casino in Athens, Greece. The company is considering this option after rejecting plans for the creation of a 30-billion-euros mega-resort in Spain. The head of the Las...

Turkish Investors Plan Casino on Chios, Spa for Kos

The Turkish daily Sabah has reported that a casino project is being planned on the island of Chios, while a Turkish-owned spa is reportedly already operating on another island, Kos. The newspaper report refers to the Greek crisis that is...