Housed in the old Queensland Government Treasury building, this grandiose casino, overlooking the Brisbane River and situated minutes from the South Bank Parklands, is one of Brisbane's greatest historical attractions. Built between 1885 and 1928, the renovated Italian Renaissance interior echoes the casino's theme, "Escape to an Oasis", with fortunes won and lost under the fronds of copious palms. In addition to the endless choice of gambling activities, the casino provides live entertainment every night, eight bars and four restaurants serving meals from the convenient to the lavish.