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Blackjack enthusiasts can now look forward to a fabulous gambling experience coupled with a sea trip to Bimini, a tiny island in the Bahamas as the US Coast Guard has cleared Bimini Super Fast, a casino cruise ship belonging to Genting Group.
Genting had initially announced that the service will be launched on July 1, but the launch was delayed because the US Coast Guard did not clear the service till recently.
Bimini Super Fast will offer a wide range of classic casino games such as baccarat, craps, roulette, blackjack, and slots. The casino cruise ship will sail to and from Miami and Bimini.
Resorts World Bimini President Dana Leibovitz said that the company is happy to collaborate with the US Coast Guard to implement world-class safety standards in Bimini Super Fast. She also appreciated the US Coast Guard’s thorough examination of the casino cruise service.
The Genting Group, a $46 billion entertainment and casino gaming company based in Malaysia, owns Bimini Super Fast. From the past two years, Genting has been trying to launch world-class casino gaming services in Florida.
The company purchased the cruise ship from a German company for $70 million and later spent $30 million in upgrading it to suit their purposes.
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