The first fully licensed casino in Cyprus, C2 in Limassol, is about to officially open its doors, after holding a soft launch this past June. In an announcement this past Monday, the casino indicated that it will celebrate its grand opening with two huge events this week, one of which was held last night. The other is scheduled for tonight.

According to the announcement, “While the two-day festivities will serve as the ceremonial grand opening, the events are more of a celebration of the past three months and the C2 way of saying thank you to the community for all of their support thus far…In three short months, C2 has become a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike. Currently, more than 600 persons are employed at the casino, and the vast majority of those being Cypriot citizens.”

Last night’s festivities included a cocktail party for the business community on the Mediterranean island, as well as for a number of government officials. Tonight’s party is open to the public and will offer an array of festivities and surprises.”

“Guests will have the opportunity to win cash prizes and gifts amidst the bounty of the Columbia Bistro food, drinks and other surprises throughout the celebration,” explained the casino.