2:30 p.m.
So cool. We can put up a very big casino in Sigiriya Rock. Brand name Sigiriya. This will be the biggest casino in the world. The only one in SL.
I would have liked Sheldon Adelson to be in charge of it. But he's sadly died last year. So, we will have to see. We'll discuss internally and choose someone. That guy was very personally valuable.
It'll be a part of our country's culture. Where everyone goes to Sigiriya to spend their savings for enjoyment. For fun. To gamble. The only casino in SL. So, there will be a big domestic market, and also an international market.
"Going to the casino" will mean Sigiriya.
The race tracks, elephant race tracks will be here. So, every year, we should see international guests coming in to see that.
We will keep horse racing in Nuwara Eliya.
I think the trouble with using the Sigiriya Airport is that it's too low capacity. We will have to set up a train link for more passengers. We can repurpose this flat area for a F1 track. If it's big enough.
So, then, this is like an attraction centre. Super attraction centre. There is Adam's Peak, which is a part of my book too. So, those things are cool.
Some guests (yes, we call tourists guests now), they might like to see the sights, so maybe they can use small passenger or helicopter rides. But this is likely to be a very small minority or like 2-5%.
We need disability or accessibility options for Sigiriya too. Where more obese or disabled or handicapped people can see it. So, we can place more secure conveyer belts or vehicles, like a Disney ride, which we can plan out, so they don't suffer so much when climbing up.
There is already enough space on the platform for 2-3 people to walk up there. But we will make it around 2-3 meters. We will make it more secure. Then add motorized movement vehicles. Like those gold mine carts in movies.
It's a real b---- to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress. I haven't heard of anyone dying, but I honestly wouldn't be surprised if anyone has. The upward climb is more difficult, but the downhill climb or descent is easier.
I think Sheldon's put in Patrick Dumont (son in law) to run it. The widow Miriam is also there. We'll talk to them about it.
Kirk Kerkorian is alright. We'll see.
In 2021, Las Vegas recorded roughly 32 million visitors.Jun 9, 2022 (Statistica)
We expect around 1,000,000 guests. If they all bet $1,000. This is $100m for us. It's $100 for the Sigiriya Tour. They'll probably spend $400 on food, hotel room, transport, shopping, etc. $500 gambling. We should also restrict the number of people who can enter. We'll tell them if they don't "buy" at least $1,000 dollars in betting only casino tokens (can be exchanged for $500 dollars), we won't authorize their tourist visa or entry to Sigiriya.
Just say, we have limited capacity. We have quotas. We need to provide concierge services to everyone. And also, prevent international money laundering. And so, we can't let too many in.
If 5,000,000 ask for Sigiriya Entry, we'll give it to 1,000,000 at open auction.
We'll give discounts for repeat customers. For good guests.
Also, as it's branding, when we have online betting or betting channels, then, we'll comp or make complimentary any services, foods, etc, even if they lose money.
Preventively, we'll avoid them losing more than 35% of their savings or committed amount of money. So, if they earn $10,000 per year, and they have $100,000 savings, they can only bet upto $65,000 or lose downto $35,000.
International guests, need to get an approval from their bank.
The most ethical casino in the world.
Elvis Presley, The Jordanaires - Viva Las Vegas (Official Audio)