WendyVF Posted October 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just read a trip advisor review that was posted 3 days ago that said the casino is now closed. I checked the hotel website and there's no mention or any photos of the casino. Does anyone have anymore information? We are booked for 2 nights at the end of October. It won't make a huge difference but we were looking forward to a little pre-cruise gambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPhilly Posted October 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Just read a trip advisor review that was posted 3 days ago that said the casino is now closed. I checked the hotel website and there's no mention or any photos of the casino. Does anyone have anymore information? We are booked for 2 nights at the end of October. It won't make a huge difference but we were looking forward to a little pre-cruise gambling. Did you try calling the hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted October 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it closed or not?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted October 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Yes, the new owners are closing the casino and using that area for retail space. http://newsismybusiness.com/sheraton-changes-casino/ http://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/sheraton-casino-closing-makes-eight-in-pr-14312 Edited October 10, 2015 by AdrenalineRush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted October 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thanks! We always spent an hour or so there. Never won anything, though.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyVF Posted October 12, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I've seen several more trip advisor reviews that mentioned it had closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalottadough Posted October 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2015 is there another casino in old san juan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted October 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2015 is there another casino in old san juan? No.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negn Posted October 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Went last week after our tour and were informed it had closed about 2 weeks ago. We were told new owners "didn't like casinos" Sign is still up that says "el casino". Need a taxi to get next closes one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 29, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Crew stewards etc used to enjoy playing in that casino. They will miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 29, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Interesting tha they are closing it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 29, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Interesting tha they are closing it. Keith The new owner's have opted to put in shops...guess they think they can make more $$'s than off the casino....that's a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClCB0911 Posted October 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just read a trip advisor review that was posted 3 days ago that said the casino is now closed. I checked the hotel website and there's no mention or any photos of the casino. Does anyone have anymore information? We are booked for 2 nights at the end of October. It won't make a huge difference but we were looking forward to a little pre-cruise gambling. Yes its close, No other Casino on the area, the Nerest Hotel and Casino its the Sheraton Convention Center..or La Concha they Closed the Hilton Condado Plaza Casino too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClCB0911 Posted October 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2015 The new owner's have opted to put in shops...guess they think they can make more $$'s than off the casino....that's a surprise. the laws here had change and the casinos are lNot. having the money as before, there are a lots of places non casinos.. now with Slot machines everywere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2015 the laws here had change and the casinos are lNot. having the money as before, there are a lots of places non casinos.. now with Slot machines everywere! Very interesting...thanks for the information....We'll be staying at the Sheraton Old Town...but not having a casino means nothing to us...we can drive to the Indian casino's here in the Los Angeles area (Palm Springs my favorite) or head to Las Vegas ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted October 31, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I work in the casino industry in Puerto Rico and the closing of the Sheraton Old San Juan took most casino operators by surprise since they had solid action for such a (relatively) small casino in the San Juan area. There were casinos in far worse shape that were (and still are) expected to reduce or close their operations before the Sheraton Old San Juan. The economic depression hasn't reached it's turn around point here yet and things are likely to get a bit worse before that time comes. Casinos here have a big senior player base and the economy has hit them hard. Expendable income is not the same as years before and in turn it has hit casino revenues hard. Ilegal (or legal depending on who you ask) video lottery-type of machines installed everywhere from gas stations to bakeries have also eroded casino revenues and even though the Government has a huge stake in casino slots revenues (over 50%) they have done little to help the industry and some operators are shifting their focus elsewhere. In Sheraton's case they will be building a Walgreen's and a Margaritaville where the casino used to be. BTW...here in Puerto Rico Walgreen's and CVS are in the mist of an outrageous competition where one opens basically feet apart or a few blocks down from each other. So a dock-front property like the Sheraton, so close to CVS, makes sense to Walgreen's in this stupid commercial battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted November 1, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Is there still a casino at the Marriot Stellaris on Ashford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted November 2, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Yes there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted November 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) In Sheraton's case they will be building a Walgreen's and a Margaritaville where the casino used to be. BTW...here in Puerto Rico Walgreen's and CVS are in the mist of an outrageous competition where one opens basically feet apart or a few blocks down from each other. So a dock-front property like the Sheraton, so close to CVS, makes sense to Walgreen's in this stupid commercial battle. That also happens in most metropolitan areas in the continental US,multiple drug stores at most major intersections. I'm curious about the Margaritaville..is there a target date for its completion? I see they are doing a vacation club at the Wyndham Rio Mar. Are you saying this is an additional Margaritaville? http://www.buffettnews.com/2015/07/10/24383/ Edited November 7, 2015 by AdrenalineRush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyVF Posted November 9, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Was just there and the Chicago Burger Bar is also closed. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted November 9, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Was just there and the Chicago Burger Bar is also closed. :mad: I think Sheraton has a partnership with Burger Bar Chicago, so when the ownership changed they had to leave. Edited November 9, 2015 by DaytonCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR Cruisers Posted November 9, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2015 is there another casino in old san juan? You have to go to Condado or Isla Verde area for another casino. Also, you could consider Convention Center area where Sheraton has a casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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