Swiss Casino
Casino Barrière de Montreux
Groupe Lucien Barrière.
Casino-Kursaal de Montreux was officially opened on November 26, 1881. On December 4, 1971, the Casino tragically burnt down at the end of a Frank Zappa and the mothers concert.
A member of the music group 'Deep Purple' was in Montreux at the time of the casino fire.
Inspired by the flames, thick smoke and proximity to Lake Léman, he wrote the famous international hit "Smoke on the Water".

Reconstruction work began in 1973, the new casino was opened in spring 1975.

Casino Barrière de Montreux
Rue du Théâtre 9 / CH-1820 Montreux

Tel. + 41 21 962 83 83

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Deanna Rate this post:	10 of 17 people found this comment helpful Posted 03/24/05 - 13:07:38: #1 BEWARE!!! They make you send in copies of your drivers license and credit card before you can make a withdrawal.
Pitt Boss Rate this post:	10 of 20 people found this comment helpful Posted 04/12/06 - 16:38:56: #2 I think Deanna may be a little confused. This is not an online casino! This is a land based casino in Europe.

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