It was May 21. Sylvia Pinel, the Minister of Housing, Equality of Territories and Rurality proved that when we really wanted something to give the means to obtain it by ourselves. On May 21 she very proudly cut the Cransac casino ribbon. Sylvia Pinel, who herself has Aveyron origins by her mother, spoke of the courage, the opiniature, the preserving and the courage of the inhabitants of Averyon. They knew how to carry this casino at arm's length which was only a dream for almost twenty years.
In 20 years, everything has been written about the history and creation of this game establishment. What should be noted of this inauguration evening is of course the moving tribute and which has been unanimously rendered by all To Jean-Paul Linol, the mayor preceding the city who had after "André Requi who had given birth, made this casino project grow", as Michel Raffi, the current mayor who admits to so well said 'elsewhere be a fan of Online casinos.
Jean-Paul Linol, visibly very moved, wanted to thank those he had convinced and who had helped him: his successive municipal councilors, the deputy Marie-Lou Marcel, Antoine Arevian, the operator of the Casino , the sub-prefect Éric Suzanne, a great facilitator of the file, and Minister Sylvia Pinel, who ensured the last deal. He clarified that he hoped that the youngest would not fall into the trap of gambling.
New flamboyant slot machines were waiting for the 300 guests
For the inhabitants of the town of Cransac-les-Thermes, Thursday, April 16 was a big day. Thus, after twenty years of effort, the if expected and hoped casino has opened its doors allowing all the inhabitants of the Basin to take advantage of it but also an online casino version will be available for all players.
The official opening was to take place a few days earlier but unfortunately the news of the death of the policeman killed in Aubin postponed any festive event. And yet. More than 300 people were present during the new improvised opening date, a beautiful tribute testifying to the joy of the inhabitants. Michel Raffi, the mayor of the town was very moved: "It's a very strong moment for Cransac". He wanted to recall that the majority of the merit returns to his predecessor, the former mayor Jean-Paul Linol, "it took him a lot of will and pugnacity to get there".
An investment of 4 million euros
A magnificent and symbolic place for the Cransac casino. "The place seduced Antoine Arévian, the casinotier," explains Michel Raffi, very happy with the final result. "We have made local and regional businesses work and, as a former Umicore, I am very proud of the result in the pose of zinc on the roof". The Casino is located in the old mines of the mines: a building of 1000 square meters in an old mining city again thermal and nearly a hundred slot machines and table games.
“He tables on 80,000 entries per year and I think that the objective will be reached with a catchment area which includes Aveyron, part of Cantal, Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne and the Carmaux-Albi basin. And, of course, the customers of the spa guests ”, the mayor of Cransac explains that Antoine Arévian is confident on the subject of attendance. The Arévian group is in charge of several medium -sized establishments. All very friendly and pleasant. In addition, customers will soon be able to enjoy a restaurant that should offer a quick and late service themed meals. The casino should set up this catering part very very soon.
The casino is open every day from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. in the week and Sunday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Thirty employees have been recruited.
The casino started on very good foundations
9234 people have already crossed the doors of the game establishment in just 34 days of activity. Antoine Arevian, the CEO of the group Arev’Finance, the operator of the casino, smile on his lips gives his humble opinion on the score "It's not bad, not bad at all. This is even much better than what we expected, since it puts us on bases from 100,000 to 110,000 admissions a year. Especially since the month of May is never a good month, due to prolonged bridges. "
It is a very satisfied and optimistic leader that we therefore have it. According to him, the potential is enormous since the catchment area is far from being prospected.
He thinks in particular of the departments of Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne nearby (Caussade, Carmaux, etc.). The catering area that has just opened has also started on very good foundations, and the start of entertainment, scheduled in June, should boost everything. We knew Antoine Arévian specialist in games, we did not know that he was doing the failure players, in the aftermath. He already thinks enlargement. So don't wait any longer if you are around, make your games!
