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Covid-19 Update as at August 2021

Date: May 8, 2020
Author: Pitboss
Categories: News

With the Covid 19 outbreak, we are operating under some very strict guidelines.

It is now late August 2021 and whilst Queensland is not in lockdown, we are at risk of Covid being brought over the border. We are taking bookings for the Christmas period and hope that restrictions will be lifted enough for us to operate safely.

Covid-19 Safe Casino

We operate within a “Covid safe” environment. Between events we disinfect all of our equipment. We offer hand sanitiser and regularly ask for clients to clean their hands. We also minimise chips from being removed from the tables. Our dealers wear masks when masks are required by law. A venue will have the Covid scan code and a private party will have a list of guests for tracking purposes. We are not offering our services for public events at the moment. Corporate, staff/work and private events are OK. Sometimes we will ask for chairs to help ensure spacing and ensure our business is operating within Queensland Government regulations.
The safety of our guests and our staff is paramount and we will not risk anyone’s health. Coronavirus and related viruses are passed by contact but also remain on surfaces.

***Please Note: If we feel that an event will put our staff or your guests at risk, we will ask you too delay or cancel.***

We put safety before money.

If we take a deposit for a function and it is not safe for us to operate or the government rules have not relaxed enough we will return your full deposit. Your safety is more important than your money.

If you are considering using our services in the late part of 2021 please contact us as we are still manning phones, taking bookings and answering questions.

Indications are that there will be a huge rush on our services when we are allowed to party again. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Please click here to view the official Queensland Government Covid 19 health alerts.

Maroochydore RSL (before Covid-19).

Sunshine Coast Casino proposal

Date: March 13, 2018
Author: Pitboss
Categories: News, Uncategorized
Fun Casino roulette

Sunshine Coast Casino in Maroochydore.

Every few years this debate fires up.  We get a dozen news stories and someone proposing a Sunshine Coast Casino, followed by a bunch of negative stories about how bad it would be for the region.

Well here we are again.  It is early 2018. The new Maroochydore CBD is taking shape, called Suncentral CBD.  This ultramodern precinct is supposed to feature many businesses, accommodation and attractions with one being a proposed entertainment centre and casino complex.

The first we heard about the new proposal was a news story on Nov 18 2017.   A delegation from Malaysia met with Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson to discuss a possible casino resort at Maroochydore.  Almost immediately, we had Andrew Wallace (member for Fisher) with a petition against a casino on the Sunshine Coast.

Mr Wallace has 5200 signatures against a Sunshine Coast Casino, but a petition is very one sided.  It did not give me the option to say that I wanted a casino. Obviously, I did not sign it.  Maybe there were 20,000 people that felt like me but could not voice their opinion.  I don’t think that 5200 signatures represents the community.

If Mr Wallace is concerned about people with a gambling problem, then why is it that most of his constituency is within a 5 minute drive to a pub or club with poker machines.  I can walk to 2 venues in 20 minutes or drive to 6 or more in 5-7 minutes (yes I live within his constituency).

Mr Wallace also states that it will lead to an increase in crime in the area.  In most cases, casino’s have police working within the establishment.  The Casino operator helps by providing surveillance when there is need.  A casino may actually help to clean up crime in the area.  I remember an instance when I worked in Melbourne Casino where the casino gaming staff and surveillance staff were instrumental in the capture of an Asian drug kingpin who had 5 million dollars of heroin in boot of his car outside on the street.

At least a casino would add a bit of class to the area.  Casino tables are an exciting form of entertainment with a much lower percentage profit than poker machines.  Gaming tables require staff and supervisors which means employment whereas a poker machine just sits there with 1 staff member to 30+ machines.

Sunshine Coast Casino

Casino Sunshine Coast

A Yes or No Poll.

I have set up a casino poll on another website called SunshineCoastCasinos.com.au. Follow this link to vote, a poll gives you the opportunity to vote yes or no to see if there is community support for a casino in the SunCentral CBD development.

It seems like  Mayor Mark Jamieson will be meeting with the public and some experts in the near future about this issue.

I believe that an area like the Sunshine Coast where we have minimal industry and rely on tourism, would benefit greatly from a casino complex.  (as long as Clive Palmer is not involved!!)

Lets hope it gets the Go ahead.

For disclosure purposes I would like to say that I have worked within the casino industry.  I have been part of the opening team for 3 major Australian casino’s.  My wife (and I) operate a business that offers casino themed entertainment to Sunshine Coast and Brisbane regions. Our business is called Wild Diamonds Fun Casino  (That’s most likely why you are on this website). We do support a casino operation on the Sunshine Coast (with minimal poker machines).
Ian Hazzard.

Craps tables Fun Casino Style

Date: January 12, 2017
Author: Pitboss
Categories: News
Dice table layout, craps tables

Craps tables are now available at Brisbane Fun Casino and Wild Diamonds Fun Casino.

We are pleased to announce that we will be making some improvements to our business in 2017.

Our first addition to our services for the year is the purchase of 2 Craps tables.  Specially designed to meet the needs of the ever growing Fun Casino Market, we have introduced 2 craps tables that can each accommodate up to 12 players comfortably using only 1 dealer.

Craps players

Busy Craps games at Wild West function

Usually for a 1 dealer table, the Craps tables are smaller and don’t allow for many players.  We have made the tables as large as possible without making it too difficult for the dealer, but the main point is that with only one dealer, it is much cheaper than a table with 3 or 4 dealers which only allows for 16 players anyway.  If you want a bigger table, we can supply 2 Craps tables, still the same atmosphere but much cheaper with room for more players. (see below)

Mini Craps

2 Mini Craps tables

Please go to the How to play Craps page for some instructions and more detail.

We are planning to add more games and variations of current games throughout the year.  Please ask us if you want a game that we don’t currently advertise.  We may be able to organise it for you.  Our focus is on you, our customer and your requirements.