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to approximately 120 million euros at the date of delivery). The casino was built adjacent to the old one and is clearly visible from all over the lake on which it stands, thanks to its lighting systems, in red colour. As soon as it was inaugurated, critics called the new headquarters an "eco-monster" due to its imposing angular volume.
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On 27 July 2018 the Court of Como declared the casino bankrupt. The bankruptcy request was presented by the Como prosecutor following the casino's inability to pay the fees due to the
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