or all casino-loving junkies, the ultimate in $100 million dollar red-Asian themed casinos is opening in New Westminster, BC. The Starlight Casino, set to open Dec. 11, will feature the hottest décor and contemporary design to wow its customers. But you may be too busy playing one (or two) of the 850 slot machines or 45 gaming tables to really notice anything else.

The casino will also feature a 450-seat Kirin Chinese restaurant to make it an all day affair. You could practically live at this casino, with their massive 70,000 sq. feet gaming floor and restaurants to replenish your basic needs. The Starlight will also offer a Schanks interactive sports bar for all the burly men looking to wet their whistle.

You may be wondering what sets this casino apart from the other carbon copy casinos in Canada. Nothing is more frustrating than a casino that's decorated over-the-top to make up for the fact that it's just a regular casino. To the contrary, The Starlight claims to combine a sports theme with high end dining, which is no small feat. Just imagine how hard it would be to turn Hooters into a classy dining establishment that both women and men would enjoy. This is no easy feat, but somehow The Starlight manages to combine glitz and glamour with a laid back and comfortable theme.

Of course, marketing execs. expect this casino to do quite well financially, with between 5-6 thousand customers slated to visit daily. Although these suits won’t exactly divulge what “quite well” actually amounts to, we’ve all seen Oceans 11. They’re raking in the dough. Lets just hope the outcome is better for The Starlight Casino than the ones robbed in Oceans 11. Knock on wood. -S.B.