Greektown Casino-Hotel débuts "Super Pit" Table Game Area and "THE FRINGE" Video Poker Bar

By Mary Moore/Tell Us Detroit

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) – Greektown Casino-Hotel today unveiled its newly redesigned third floor, including “THE FRINGE” bar and Super Pit table game area.

Greektown Casino-Hotel's CEO Mike Puggi revealed changes to the media during a press conference on September 23, 2011 in the casino's Eclipz Lounge. “We are making significant investments in new gaming and dining options, customer service and parking options as part of our vision and commitment to truly deliver on our reputation as one of Detroit’s premiere entertainment destinations,” Puggi said.

The original casino opened in November of 2000, so changes have definitely been in order. One new gaming area called "The Super Pit" is sporting luster and a view that allows the guests to see the many strategically placed gaming tables at a single glance. Dealers will be waiting to engage players in various types of choice games from Black Jack to the Table Roulette Wheel.

The other area getting a new facelift is The Fringe. This sports theme area has televisions placed around for viewing your favorite sports and enjoying your favorite beverage. Video Poker machines have been set into the bar to entertain you as you wager for the big win.


Greektown Casino-Hotel's CEO Mike Puggi said, “Stay tuned, This is just the beginning of a new and better Greektown Casino-Hotel entertainment experience.” (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit)

Puggi also announced that Duffey Petrosky, a full-service marketing communications agency, would hold an online Greektown Casino-Hotel Advertising Casting Call over the next several weeks. Visitors to the casino will be invited to cast their comments, that could very well wind up as a part of the new advertising campaign currently under development.

“Since we are the authentic Detroit gaming experience in town, our agency thought it only appropriate to invite real Detroiters to be part of the campaign,” Puggi said. “The online Casting Call will invite people to tell us why they think Greektown Casino-Hotel is a special place.” The public will get a chance to vote on the best submissions. And selected winners will be part of the new Greektown Casino-Hotel advertising campaign which includes TV and radio commercials, online advertising and videos, print and outdoor advertising and more.”

Details of the Duffey Petrosky-sponsored Greektown Casino-Hotel Casting Call can be found at www.greektowncastingcall.com and www.duffeypetrosky.com.


The Eclipz Lounge with its stunning view of the always bustling Monroe Street is located right off the casino floor for easy access between your hot gaming action. Meet your friends for happy hour, and enjoy great specials from 5pm – 7pm. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit)

The excitement of the day was enhanced by allowing guest and members of the media to  taste test four new bar creations to get a consensus for what will become the casino's 'Signature Drink'. Samplings of a Sparkling Lemonade, Cherry Cola, Detroit Cooler and Orange Cream were treats rather than chores. After votes were tallied, the Detroit Cooler won top billing. If you feel adventurous, try the blend of ‘Rootbeer, Vanilla Vodka and Ginger Ale.’ It was tasty, but not as refreshing as the Sparkling Lemonade in the opinion of this writer.

Greektown Casino-Hotel renovations and upgrades get the winning vote by all in attendance.

“Stay tuned,” Puggi promised, “This is just the beginning of a new and better Greektown Casino-Hotel entertainment experience.”