Mention Turkey and the images that flitter by are those of spiraling turrets, whirling dervishes and belly dancers. The birthplace of many a civilization including the Armenian and the Ottoman, this Eurasian country has charmed many. Strategically located, it is a unique blend of the East and the West. Turkey holds varied attractions for those whose interest’s range beyond the architectural or theological.
One can make fortunes here faster than you can blink your eyes or perhaps even lose them just as fast. One of the few countries that allow gambling legally – Turkey is a haven for casino enthusiasts. The Turkish city of Kyrenia is home to the largest numbers of casinos in the country and many a happy tourist can be found here having a good time. The Casino Merit Crystal Cove is by far the largest and the most popular.
There was a time though when all was not well with the gambling scenario in the country. In the last decade attempts were made to ban the then 1 billion dollar industry by the Islamist collation government. The new century though has dawned to see the industry reviving from the back breaking laws imposed by governments of the past and...