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Massive Casino Complex Planned For Vancouver

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Real Estate Developments

The Olympics may be over but Vancouver has a new way to generate excitement. B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell has revealed plans for a destination casino-hotel complex to be built next to the renovated B.C. Place stadium. The $450 million Canadian project will have both a luxury hotel and a mid-range hotel and a casino that is open 24 hours a day. The Edgewater Casino will be relocated to the new center. Paragon Development of Las Vegas, the owner of the Edgewater Casino, will build the new project. The project will create thousands of jobs both through construction and through jobs at the complex.

It is estimated that the casino could make as much as $130 million Canadian in gaming revenues for the provincial government in its first year of operation. If the City of Vancouver grants a rezoning application, construction could begin early next year. The main building will have a massive rooftop that will connect the two hotels and provide meeting spaces, a pool area and an entertainment destination. The hotels will have five restaurants between them. The project may completed by mid-2013.

Tags: canada, casino, gambling, gaming, hotel, vancouver

The Ultimate Gaming Table

by Deb West (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Having all the correct toys has always been a part of the luxury lifestyle. Many of those who work hard also enjoy playing hard and want all the fanciest amenities brought right into their home, private jet or yacht. For those who like to play games Playerati has launched a new gaming table, which the Financial Times has called "The only one of its kind".

GameBar by Playerati is a unique marriage between a leader in the gaming world and the high end European home appliance manufacturer Gorenje. The table cleverly conceals a refrigerated core and with the touch of a button a bar rises from the table dispensing drinks and canapes to you and your guests. When you are done drinking your champagne and eating your goodies just press the remote and the table returns to normal so you can continue play. The bespoke gaming table can be configured to accommodate most games including poker, roulette, black jack and others. Seems like a great novelty item for those who already have the private screening room, personal gym and even better for those areas where space is at a premium such as private jets and yachts. It would be an excellent gift to put in the corner of the gaming aficionado's home office. This gaming table may appeal to developers of luxury casinos, hotels and nightclubs who want to add a special VIP table and give their facility that extra special edge to attract clients.

If you'd like to see the table in person its official debut will be at the International Gaming Expo being held in London's Earl's Court at the end of January.

Tags: GameBar, gaming, home entertainment, HomeEntertainment, International Gaming Expo, InternationalGamingExpo, Playerati, poker

The Ultimate Guitar Hero System

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Children

Guitar Hero is a popular game and having all the accessories and latest tunes to play is a real status symbol for kids all across the country. And now it's not just about buying the game and having the coolest guitars -- there's a new arcade version available with a 32" LCD screen, HD graphics, plenty of songs (and the capability to download more), an 8 speaker surround sound system, and over 400 superbright LEDs for awesome rocker light shows.

Although obviously marketed to public venues, an arcade or two will surely show up in some rich kids basement game rooms. $7559

Via acquire

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Tags: arcade, game, games, gaming, guitar hero, guitar-hero, GuitarHero, video games, VideoGames

Gaming Goes Green

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Green

Going green is all the rage and it's seeping into everything -- even into the casino gaming industry! EGM Green is now offering what they tout as the first ever 100% eco-friendly line of casino gaming products. The main attraction is their line of gaming tables (like the poker table shown above) plus they also make seating for tables and slot machines and luxury lounge furniture. Everything for indulging your hobby and getting the complete casino experience, whether in your home or business.

Speaking of that, does anybody know of any eco-friendly/LEED certified casinos?

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Tags: casino, craps, eco friendly, eco-friendly, eco-friendly products, Eco-friendlyProducts, EcoFriendly, gambling, gaming, green, poker, roullette

Elite Home Theater Seating Batman Cave Theater

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

From the same folks who brought us the Cuddle Couch home theater seat comes the Batman "Bat Cave" themed theater. I've highlighted a Batman-themed theater before which was custom done for a client. This one comes from Elite Home Theater Seating and is designed to be the ultimate place for both viewing movies and gaming. Elite Home Theater Seating specializes in custom seats which can be customized with a variety of different layouts. This theater reportedly cost $500,000 for the layout and seating alone, the equipment will cost you even more.

[Thanks, Rowan]

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Tags: batman, decor, gaming, home theater, movies

Diamond Encrusted Playstation Controller

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Rich gamers want bling too, you know, and they only want to play with the very best of gaming equipment. So both of those statements might be true (I admit I don't really know) but I doubt either of them refers to bling or equipment like this diamond encrusted Sony Playstation controller. Made up of solid 18k white gold and over 68ct in black diamonds it's actually a pendant meant to be worn on a chain.

Yes, because that makes it all better.

No word on how much this little beauty is worth -- the owner claims it was a gift.

Via Gizmodo

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Tags: bling, controller, diamond, diamonds, gadget, gadgets, gamer, gamers, games, gaming, playstation, sony

Playseats Gaming Seats

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Here's a seat for the serious racing gamer. The Dutch company Playseats makes gaming seats that are based on seats used in race cars. The chair has a reinforced steel tubular construction and a high-quality vinyl seat cover with increased cushioning. It folds for easy storage and is adjustable to most game consoles or computers and can be used with a variety of game steering wheels attached to the steel wheel plate. It sells for $259.99.

[via It's Just Mad]

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Tags: chair, gamers, gaming, playseats

Limited Edition Silver Xbox 360 by Christofle

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

While we're not really into gaming here at Luxist, we do like our games to be glam, if at all possible. At the Colette boutique in Paris, Christofle is offering five solid-silver, limited edition faceplates for the X-Box 360. Only five will be released in the whole world, so if you want one you will have to snag it as soon as possible when they are released later this year. Each one is priced at around €1000 ($1,260 US).

[via Popgadget]

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Tags: christofle, game, gaming, limited edition, silver, xbox, xbox 360

Trump Plans A Mississippi Casino

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

It looks like the latest Trump adventure will be another casino. Trump Entertainment has signed a letter of intent with Diamondhead Casino Corp. for a joint venture to create a casino resort in Diamondhead, Mississippi. Before Hurricane Katrina, casinos could only built on water but a new law allows them to be built on land within 800 feet of certain bodies of water. This resort would be built on land owned by Mississippi Gaming Corporation. The desirable property fronts Interstate 10 and the Bay of St. Louis.

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Lara Croft Crystal XBox 360

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

We've come across a lot of crystal-covered gadgets in our time but this may be the most stunning. The case was created to celebrate the Lara Croft game on Xbox 360. The Microsoft office in Germany is behind this masterpiece which contains 43,000 crystals. The case is worth about $11,000 and will be given away to a lucky gamer in Germany.

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Tags: bling, case modification, crystals, gadget, gaming, lara croft, LaraCroft, xbox 360

Nethrone

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The guys over at Uncrate sourced this gaming chair called the Nethrone. The keyboard, headrest, and display can all be adjusted for maximum comfort and it has a massage seat. The Nethrone was designed by Eran Baruhe and will be on sale as of January 30 for $2500. I'm not sure if I'd be comfortable with a monitor looming over me like that but I hope the Engadget guys check it out at CES.

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Tags: ergonomic chair, gaming, nethrone