Adelaide Casino New Sports Bar
Good News…
The expansion of SkyCity Adelaide has officially opened to the public. Aus Leisure reports the $330 million expansion and complete refurbishment of the heritage building sees the modern establishment featuring Eos by SkyCity, a five-star luxury hotel, four new restaurants and two new bars. The newly built bar now has capacity to service up to 550 patrons. As the Guardsman Bar is located beneath the Adelaide Casino, a key consideration throughout the project was minimising disruption on the surrounds. With the Casino running 24/7, SHAPE adhered to strict security protocols and adopted a ‘ghost builder’ approach.
We’ve re-opened.
With restrictions beginning to ease we are now able to open our doors once again to you, our lovely customers. Please take note of the following before making a booking:
– Measures will be taken to limit attendee numbers to South Australian guidelines
– Bookings will be required
– Cashless payments only
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Menu
The Guardsman is an immersive South Australian bar and restaurant experience offering both a la carte and grab-and-go menus.
Sample local food from our state’s best loved produce regions – from Kangaroo Island seasonings and Eyre Peninsula seafood, to Barossa sausages and Murray Valley lamb. Our experienced staff will gladly guide you through our South Australian wine range, whether it’s a pairing for your meal or a tasting experience in our dedicated wine room.
Adelaide Casino New Sports Bars
And the beer? Fair warning – it might take a few trips to discover your new favourite South Australian brew. There are over 20 South Australian beers on tap to try from our suppliers – so make us your new local beer venue. Every experience at The Guardsman tells a story of its own.
Peruse & download The Guardsman’s menu.
| Adelaide Casino | |
|---|---|
| Address | North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Opening date | 12 December 1985[1] |
| Notable restaurants | Sean's Kitchen, Madame Hanoi, Barossa Bar & Grill, Patty Mac's |
| Casino type | Land |
| Owner | Skycity Entertainment Group |
| Previous names | Adelaide Casino (1985-2001), Skycity Adelaide (2001-2009) |
| Coordinates | 34°55′16.74″S138°35′51.31″E / 34.9213167°S 138.5975861°ECoordinates: 34°55′16.74″S138°35′51.31″E / 34.9213167°S 138.5975861°E |
| Website | www.adelaidecasino.com.au |
Adelaide Casino is a large casino and recreational venue on the north edge of the Adelaide city centre. Located in the heritage-listed Adelaide railway station building on North Terrace, Adelaide, the casino has 90 gaming tables and 950 gaming machines, as well as several bars, function areas and restaurants. Operated as part of the Skycity Entertainment Group, it is the sole licensed casino in South Australia, regulated by the Independent Gambling Authority and the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner (Consumer and Business Services) under the Casino Act 1997.[2]
The Casino is the 10th largest employer in South Australia, currently employing over 1100 staff members. In 2007/2008, Adelaide Casino paid over $41 million in taxes and charges to the State and Federal Governments.[citation needed]
History[edit]
The Adelaide Casino opened in December 1985, the casino licence being held by the (State-owned) Lotteries Commission which appointed Aitco Pty Ltd to establish and operate a casino on its behalf. Originally consisting of 89 gaming tables, in 1991 the casino was authorised to operate video gaming machines, and in 1993 to operate poker machines. By 1997 they totalled 674 machines.[3] The monies received by the Commission from the Casino operator include unclaimed prizes, licence fees, 13.75% of net gaming revenue from tables, and 4.0% of turnover from machines. In the year ending June 1995 the amount paid to the Government was $20.20 million.[3]
In June 2000 the casino was sold to Skycity Entertainment Group, under a new licensing regime which eliminated the separation of roles of the licensee and the operator and provided for the grant of a single casino licence. The new licensee was Skycity Adelaide Pty Ltd and the approved licensing agreement locked in 15 years of exclusivity over casino table games which also included fixed rates of duty for the exclusivity period. The property was officially renamed Skycity Adelaide in April 2001. A three-year interior redevelopment project began in December 2003. In 2009 the name reverted to Adelaide Casino.[citation needed]
In 2007 following widening of North Terrace to create space for two tramlines, the Balfours Pie Cart, which sold pie floaters, was removed from its location.[4]
Following licence variations formalised on 11 October 2013, Skycity Adelaide's casino licence gave Adelaide Casino a monopoly on table games and automated table game product in South Australia until 30 June 2035 (a 20-year extension of the original exclusivity), along with new duty arrangements. The Adelaide Casino competes for gaming machine (slot) business with South Australia's hotels and licensed clubs (of which about 480 are licensed to operate just over 12,400 machines). The new licence arrangements increased the property's capacity from 90 to 200 tables and from 995 to 1500 gaming machines, subject to redevelopment to provide the required floor space.[citation needed]
As part of a major interior refurbishment in 2014, the Casino commissioned hand-crafted glass light pendants from a team of 12 artists at the JamFactory studios, which would be hung from the ceiling of the A$5 million+ SKYroom (formerly the Pearl Room).[5]
As part of the Riverbank precinct redevelopment started in 2015 which includes the Adelaide Convention Centre and Adelaide Festival Centre,[6] the Casino announced an expansion beginning in 2018, aiming to transform it into 'an integrated entertainment destination on the Festival Plaza forecourt'.[7]
On 25 March 2020, the Adelaide Casino announced it was closing down for a long time. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One cafe will still remain open for a few hours everyday, but they only permit takeaways.
References[edit]
Adelaide Casino Sports Bar
- ^Premier John Bannon opened Adelaide Casino in December 1985 with game of two-up, JILL PENGELLEY, The Advertiser, 14 December 2015, Adelaide Now
- ^The Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner. 'Casino Frequently Asked questions'. olgc.sa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^ abAustralian Bureau of Statistics. 'Gambling in South Australia'. Year Book Australia, 1997. abs.gov.au. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^Peter Goers (19 May 2007). 'Floaters sink as station pie cart gets the push'. Sunday Mail. adelaidenow.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^Changarathil, Valerina (6 April 2014). 'JamFactory glass artists score big wins in Adelaide Casino contract'. Adelaide Now. The Advertiser. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^'Adelaide Festival Plaza redevelopment'. Adelaide River Bank. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^'Expansion'. Adelaide Casino. Retrieved 3 August 2019.