Russia’s gamblers may finally have another casino at which to play, although any winnings they collect will face greater scrutiny from the tax authorities.

Last Friday, the Shambala casino in Russia’s far east Primorye gaming zone invited local media to take a tour of the facility, which is prepping for its imminent grand opening after years of preparation. The tour was conducted by Maxim Smolentsev, general director of the casino’s parent company Shambala CJSC.

The property is still far from complete, but local media reported that its gaming floor featuring 500 slot machines and 23 gaming tables is ready for action. A ‘Foodmarket zone’ overseen by chef Anton Strelchenko is also ready to welcome hungry guests, but other restaurants, non-gaming amenities and its VIP gaming rooms are still reportedly a work in progress.

The casino also has the now standard health and safety protocols in place, and Smolentsev admitted that he still doesn’t know “how things will be with inbound tourism in Russia in connection with the pandemic.” But whenever tourists are ready to travel, Smolentsev said Shambala “will try to provide first-class service.”