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eport ’08 | Events<br />
Undine Awards Gala at Grand Casino Baden<br />
In <strong>the</strong> Spotlight<br />
Casinos <strong>Austria</strong> also enjoys a long-standing reputation as a leading event organizer. Our<br />
casinos host literally hundreds of events every year – from art exhibitions, fashion shows,<br />
cabaret performances and concerts through <strong>to</strong> conferences and charity galas. Our range<br />
of exciting gaming <strong>to</strong>urnaments also proved immensely popular with national and international<br />
guests alike in 2008, while “Casino on Tour”, our mobile casino, traveled <strong>to</strong> around<br />
400 events around <strong>the</strong> country <strong>to</strong> help raise funds for good causes.<br />
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1. Klaus Maria Brandauer and István Szabó; 2. Cosma Shiva Hagen and Klaus Eberhartinger; 3. Ann-Kathrin Kramer, Harald Krassnitzer, Governor of Lower <strong>Austria</strong> Erwin Pröll and Karl Merkatz<br />
The highly-prized Undine Awards were presented <strong>to</strong> young, talented ac<strong>to</strong>rs and actresses for <strong>the</strong> fifth year in succession at a glamorous, high-profile<br />
gala ceremony in Grand Casino Baden on 25 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2008. Numerous film and TV stars attended <strong>the</strong> prestigious event, paying tribute <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> achievements<br />
of <strong>the</strong> award-winning young ac<strong>to</strong>rs as <strong>the</strong>y presented <strong>the</strong> coveted awards.<br />
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1. ( l. <strong>to</strong> r.): Ex-Davis Cup player Markus Hipfl, Tournament Direc<strong>to</strong>r Sandra Reichel, Tournament Spokesperson Judith Wiesner-Floimair,<br />
Casino Direc<strong>to</strong>r Michael Leczek and Felix Gottwald; 2. Blackjack Tournament at Casino Bad Gastein. Casino<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r Michael Leczek with <strong>Austria</strong>n tennis players Melanie Klaffner, Patricia Mayr and Yvonne Meusburger (l. <strong>to</strong> r.)<br />
“Casino Ladies’ Night” at WTA<br />
Tennis Tournament<br />
The second annual “Gastein Ladies” WTA<br />
(Women’s Tennis Association) tennis <strong>to</strong>urnament<br />
with prize monies of $175,000 was held in July<br />
2008 in Bad Gastein. The world-class starting<br />
field, including two Top 20 players, Agnes Szavay<br />
and Alize Cornet, generated huge media interest.<br />
On day three of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>urnament, Casino Bad<br />
Gastein invited players, VIPs and sponsors <strong>to</strong><br />
a “Casino Ladies’ Night”. After s<strong>to</strong>cking up on<br />
those all-important carbohydrates at a special<br />
“Pasta Party”, <strong>the</strong> tennis ladies were treated <strong>to</strong><br />
some great gaming entertainment: with aces of<br />
a ra<strong>the</strong>r different kind calling <strong>the</strong> shots in a fun<br />
Blackjack Tournament.<br />
Bond Fever hits Bregenz<br />
Several scenes from <strong>the</strong> latest James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace”<br />
were filmed on location in Bregenz. The film’s release saw <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn once<br />
again transformed in<strong>to</strong> a film set, with Casino Bregenz playing a starring<br />
role in <strong>the</strong> main 007 party. Five gaming tables added <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> excitement and<br />
flair of <strong>the</strong> event with guests enjoying a round of Roulette, Blackjack or<br />
Poker along with a well-mixed drink – naturally shaken not stirred.<br />
1. Croupier Andreas Haider at <strong>the</strong> Blackjack table; 2. Croupier Belinda Bischofsberger at <strong>the</strong> Poker table; 3. 007 lights up <strong>the</strong> Festival Hall<br />
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Casino Graz at <strong>the</strong> Opera Redoute<br />
The atmosphere evokes memories of <strong>the</strong> glory days of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Austria</strong>n<br />
monarchy – ladies elegant in <strong>the</strong>ir glamorous evening gowns and<br />
gentlemen suitably attired in tuxedos or tailcoats. For <strong>the</strong> last ten<br />
years, <strong>the</strong> Opera House in Graz glitters with all <strong>the</strong> pomp and circumstance<br />
of this bygone age when it becomes host <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual<br />
Opera Redoute. In <strong>the</strong> midst of all this glamour, <strong>the</strong> Casino Graz<br />
Champagne Lounge and French Roulette table became <strong>the</strong> place <strong>to</strong><br />
be seen at <strong>the</strong> 2008 event and a welcome spot for friends of <strong>the</strong><br />
casino <strong>to</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>r and enjoy <strong>the</strong>ir good fortune until <strong>the</strong> early hours.<br />
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1. & 2. Guests at <strong>the</strong> Opera Redoute in Graz enjoyed trying <strong>the</strong>ir luck at <strong>the</strong> Roulette table<br />
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