Casino Moose Jaw

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Casino Moose Jaw
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Location Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Address 21 Fairford Street East
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
S6H 0C8
Opening dateSeptember 6, 2002
Theme Art Deco/Roaring Twenties
Permanent showsCMJ Lounge
Casino typeLand
Owner Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation
Coordinates 50°23′33″N105°32′00″W / 50.3924°N 105.5334°W / 50.3924; -105.5334
Website www.casinomoosejaw.com

Casino Moose Jaw is located in downtown Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, and is owned and operated by Sask Gaming. The government of Saskatchewan announced the construction of the $13 million facility on July 26, 2001. [1] It was opened on September 6, 2002. [2]

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The casino has an Art Deco look inspired by the Roaring Twenties, a period of historic significance for the city. [3] In addition to the gaming floor, the casino is connected to the Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa. [4]

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References

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