Malta’s oldest and biggest casino is preparing to commence its 53rd year of existence but local media are having a hard time getting the government to discuss the country’s casino finances.

The Dragonara Casino (pictured) opened its doors on July 15, 1964 and this July 15 will see the property celebrate its grand reopening following a €10m facelift.

Among the new amenities that visitors will encounter are a poker room, a dedicated sports lounge, a second restaurant dubbed The Marquis Terrace, new slots and a fully upgraded slate of live table game options courtesy of TCSJohnHuxley.

The Dragonara is one of four casinos operating in Malta at present. The other three are the Casino Malta at the Intercontinental Hotel in St. Julian’s and two casinos operated by Tumas Gaming Ltd: the Oracle in Buġibba and the Casino at Portomaso.