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As a result of the success of the Sun City resort with its Gary Player designed championship golf course, he got involved in international hotel, leisure and gambling resorts ; most notable is his role as the innovative developer behind the well-known Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

In late 1994, Kerzner made his first major acquisition outside Africa through the purchase of the Paradise Island Resort in The Bahamas.

This 1, 150-room resort was in bankruptcy at the time.

After acquiring the resort, Kerzner launched a major re-development and expansion program which transformed Atlantis, Paradise Island into a 2, 300-room resort that included one of the world ’ s largest man-made marine habitats and the Caribbean ’ s biggest casino.