Altira Macau based Crown Limited. It opened on May 12, 2007, and James Packer was present for the opening ceremony. Altira Macau Altira Macau (), formerly known as Crown Macau, is a resort and casino located at Taipa, Macau, China. The change of name were caused by the opening of Crown Towers Macau in June 2009 as part of the City of Dreams development. It contains 220 gaming tables, 500 gaming machines, and 216 guest rooms (previously known as Crown Casino). With 38 floors at a height of 160 meters, Altira Macau is the highest building in Taipa. It was built and
Robert Clyde Packer (1904-1996). Packer died of heart failure at age 54 while on board the P & O ship, RMS "Maloja". The ship was cruising on the Mediterranean at the time. Packer was pronounced dead at Marseille, France and his son Frank inherited his publishing interests, expanding them into a formidable media empire, which was expanded still further by Frank's son Kerry and grandson, James. He was buried on 21 May 1934 in the Packer family mausoleum at South Head Cemetery. He left an estate valued at ₤54,706 to his wife, son and daughter. His wife, Ethel Packer died in Wellington, New