About Lasseters
Lasseters Hotel Casino is located in the Australian outback town of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It sits on the banks of the dry Todd River and is framed by the MacDonnell Ranges. The venue is conveniently positioned 1.5km from the central business district and 18km from the airport, and is surrounded by amazing red centre tourist activities and attractions.
History
Constructed in 1981, the original property opened as a country club and became Diamond Springs Casino when it was sold. It was renamed Lasseters Hotel Casino in 1986 when the property again changed hands. Lasseters Hotel Casino is named after Lewis Hubert Lasseter – also known as Harold Bell, who, in 1897, claimed he had discovered a rich gold reef near Alice Springs (named Stuart at that time). The gold reef is referred to as Lasseter’s Reef, but has never been found.
Seventy additional accommodation rooms were built in 2002, and a joint venture with the Northern Territory Government saw the construction of the adjoining Alice Springs Convention Centre.
Over its 30-year history, Lasseters Hotel Casino has been involved with many of Alice Springs' largest events, charities, sports teams, and local schools.
Lasseters celebrated it's 30th birthday in 2011.
Lasseters Today
Lasseters Hotel Casino offers deluxe accommodation rooms at 4½ star rating (AAA Tourism), which allow visitors to experience modern facilities in a desert setting. The hotel comprises of 205 spaciously designed superior, deluxe and premium rooms, with 12 (including three premium) suites all equipped with a full range of amenities. All rooms and suites are non-smoking and most have their own private balcony or courtyard with views of the MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs Golf Course or the Todd River.
Our property has four restaurants, two bars, a sports lounge, night club, an international standard casino, and adjoins the Alice Springs Convention Centre. Your experience is enhanced with access to our onsite gym, free wi-fi throughout the property, a heated resort pool and spa, business centre, complimentary use of bicycles, and transfer services.
We are currently undergoing a $35 million development. Recently completed were a 66-room hotel wing with premium rooms and suites, and a resort pool. Still in development are a commercial gym, day spa, VIP gaming room, a 180-seat modern Australian restaurant, and extensive back-of-house upgrades.
Lasseters Hotel Casino is a proud participant of the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program, meaning we meet the Australian Tourism Accreditation Standard and criteria so you can have confidence in our commitment to offering great customer service and the highest possible standards of business practice.
Lasseters in New Zealand
Lasseters Wharf Casino is our stunning lakeside casino property in Queenstown, New Zealand. Located in the exclusive Steamer Wharf Complex on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, Lasseters Wharf Casino offers great views of the awe-inspiring surroundings. As well as a casino, the property houses the Waterfront Bar & Bistro. Lasseters Wharf Casino has without a doubt one of the best lake and mountain views in the country.
Company Information
The Directors of Lasseters Hotel Casino are:
- Dato' Jaya Tan (Chairman, Executive Director)
- Dato' Kamal YP Tan (Executive Director)
- Mr Tan San Chuan (Executive Director)
- The Hon. Fred A Finch AM (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Dato' Jaya JB Tan
Chairman, Executive Director, Director and Chairman since 29th June 2001.
Dato' Jaya Tan graduated from the University of Arizona and is a Mechanical Engineer by training and has extensive experience in forestry, property development, food retail operations, trading and financial services. He has served as Chairman of several companies quoted on the stock exchanges of Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and India.
Dato' Jaya Tan is the Vice Chairman of "Park Hyatt Saigon", a 259 rooms, 5 star hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and is involved in gaming, hospitality and leisure businesses in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Ghana.
Dato' Jaya Tan is the Executive Chairman of Lasseters International Holdings Limited (appointed as Director on 26th February 2004 and assumed current position with effective 1st September 2005) and Etika International Holdings Ltd (appointed on 23rd December 2003), both of which are listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is also the Executive Chairman of Etika International Holdings Ltd and has been the Chairman of Cypress Lakes Groups Ltd since December 2005.)
Dato' Jaya Tan is Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
Dato' Kamal YP Tan B.Ec. (Hons)
Executive Director since 29th June 2001.
Dato' Kamal Tan is an Economics graduate from the London School of Economic and has held board positions with companies listed on the stock exchanges in Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and India. He is involved in gaming, hospitality and leisure business operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea and Ghana.
Dato' Kamal Tan is an Executive Director of the Lasseters International Holdings Limited (appointed 26th February 2004 and resigned as Executive Director with effect from 3rd April 2008) and is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Etika International Holdings Ltd (appointed as Director on 23rd December 2003), held the position of Executive Director from 24th December 2004 to 19th January 2009 prior to the redesignation to the current position on 20th January 2009). both of which are listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is a Director of Cypress Lakes Group Ltd since November 2005.
Dato' Kamal Tan is the member of the Remuneration Committee and the Audit and Governance Committee.
Tan San Chuan
Executive Director since 6th October 2005.
Mr Tan San Chuan is an Accounting and Finance graduate from the London School of Economics. Prior to joining the Group, he was employed by KPMG and has gained experience in auditing. Mr Tan has also worked in a merchant bank in Malaysia in which he gained experience in corporate finance through his involvement in mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring exercise.
Mr Tan San Chuan is an Executive Director of Lasseters International Holdings Ltd (appointed as Director in September 2005 and assumed the current position on 3 October 2007) and a Non-Executive Director of Etika International Holdings ltd (appointed on 15 September 2005, both of which are listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. He is a Director of Cypress Lakes Group since 1st November 2005.
The Hon. Fred A Finch AM B.Sc., (Tech), FIE Aust
Independent Non-Executive Director since 29th June 2001.
The Hon. Fred A Finch AM served in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 1997. He was appointed to Cabinet in March 1987 with the portfolio of Transport and Works. He subsequently held responsibility for the Darwin Port Authority; Racing, Gaming and Liquor, Power and Water Authority; Education and Training' Public Employment, Attorney General and Health Services until his retirement in 1997.
Mr Finch graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of New South Wales (1969) and has had a broad range of experience in the private and public sectors in the Northern Territory and interstate.
Mr Finch is a Non-Executive Director of Lasseters International Holdings Ltd and was appointed on 27th February 2004. He is also a non-executive Director on a number of subsidiary boards.
Mr Finch is Chairman of the Audit and Governance Committee. He is also a member of the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee.