The Atlantis Casino on Paradise Island which opened in 1996 with more spectacular build outs over the ensuing period is second only to Disney in name recognition as a family resort and Las Vegas as a gaming destination outside of the USA. With over $4 billion invested the Atlantis property employs over 6,000 Bahamians. Originally developed by the South African multi-national hotel chain Sun International and the late legendary hotelier Sir Sol Kerzner to become Kerzner International and is now under ownership of a Canadian investment company.
