Tag Archives: Manila
Philippines – Okada Manila ends speculation that it could be for sale
Universal Entertainment, owner of Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila, has quashed speculation that it is considering selling its business or even some of its assets. The operator said: “It appears that certain persons and groups are spreading claims and rumors that Okada Manila’s business or assets are for sale. Please be advised that such claims…
Philippines – Okada Manila lights up the gaming floor with Blaze from TCS John Huxley
Okada Manila Casino Resort, located on the Entertainment City gaming strip in Metro Manila, Philippines, has recently upgraded the gaming floor with TCS John Huxley’s latest Blaze LED Technology products. As the industry’s only table technology to project custom video animations through the layout, Blaze has proven an exciting addition to any gaming floor. Using…
Philippines – Waterfront Philippines looking for casino partner following Supreme Court licence ruling
Waterfront Philippines (WPI), operator of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Waterfront Airport Hotel & Casino and Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino, is searching for a partner for a new integrated casino hoping to take shape in Manila’s Entertainment City. Already home to Solaire, City of Dreams and Okada Manila, with Westside City Resorts World,…
Philippines – Suncity confident of a 2022 soft opening for Westside City
Asian operator Suncity has said despite disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it remains on track to debut the Westside City casino resort in Manila towards the end of 2022 with a grand opening early in 2023. “Whilst we are confident that we could stick to the grand opening schedule of Westside City Project in…
Philippines – International Entertainment Corp. gets provisional casino licence from PAGCOR
Hong-Kong listed International Entertainment Corporation has moved one step closer to its aim of transforming an existing hotel in Manila into an Integrated Resort casino following the issuance of a provisional license from PAGCOR. The existing development is believed to be the New Coast Hotel Manila, located in the heart of Malate business district. Dr….
Philippines – Big four in Manila’s Entertainment City finally preparing to reopen
The four casinos in Manila’s Entertainment City should soon be able to reopen at 30 per cent capacity. PAGCOR said: “Integrated resorts and casinos which obtained permits from their respective local governments are allowed to open on trial run under the strictest health and safety protocols. Those located in areas under lockdown or enhanced community…
Philippines – New Coast Hotel Manila applies to host a casino
Hong-Kong listed International Entertainment Corporation wants to transform an existing hotel in Manila into an Integrated Resort casino. The existing development is believed to be the New Coast Hotel Manila, located in the heart of Malate business district. Dr. Choi Chiu Fai Stanley, Chairman of International Entertainment Corporation, said: “Marina Square Properties, an indirect wholly-owned…
Philippines – Solaire will only reopen 20 per cent of gaming floor when restrictions are lifted
The gaming floor at Solaire Resort & Casino in the Philippines will only reopen at around 20 per cent once the lock down there is lifted. Enrique Razon Jr Chairman and CEO of the casino’s owner Bloomberry Resorts Corp, made the admission to local media PhilStar, following Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte decision to extend the…
Philippines – PAGCOR closes down Manila casinos as President brings in Metro quarantine
Gaming has been temporarily suspended in Manila with regulator PAGCOR confirming the action was effective immediately, following President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to place Metro Manila under community quarantine due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. PAGCOR said: “In line with the instruction of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to put Metro Manila under community quarantine…
