• About Us
  • The Team
  • Advertise with Us

The latest news on the gaming industry in Asia

() () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () ()
  • Home
  • Macau
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia
  • World
  • Industry Talk
  • Trends & Tech
  • iGaming
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • RSS Feed
    • LinkedIn

No opening date yet for CoD Manila: Melco Crown

Sep 29, 2014 Newsdesk Latest News, Philippines, Top of the deck  


No opening date yet for CoD Manila: Melco Crown

Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corp on Monday said there is not yet any opening date for its casino resort City of Dreams Manila (pictured in an artist’s rendering).

“Please be informed that aside from previous disclosures to the exchange stating that City of Dreams Manila is set to open this year, there is nothing fixed or concrete to report at this time,” Melco Crown Philippines said in a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange.

The clarification came after a media report on Monday quoted Willy Ocier, chairman of listed Premium Leisure Corp, as stating in a text message that the property would open in November, with around 80 percent of its hotel rooms available.

Premium Leisure controls Premium Leisure and Amusement Inc. The latter is part of the consortium that holds the gaming licence for City of Dreams Manila. The other partner is Melco Crown Philippines, a subsidiary of Macau-based Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd.

Premium Leisure is majority owned by Belle Corp, a firm controlled by SM Group, headed by Henry Sy, patriarch of what according to Forbes magazine is the Philippines’ richest family.

Melco Crown Philippines said in Monday’s filing it would disclose updates on the opening date of City of Dreams Manila “when a material event occurs”.

The US$1.2-billion casino resort will feature up to approximately 365 gaming tables, 1,680 slot machines and 1,680 electronic table games upon opening. The property, located at Manila’s Entertainment City, will be operated by Melco Crown Philippines.

GGRAsia had contacted Belle’s executive vice president Manuel Gana about the news report. Mr Gana however redirected us to Melco Crown Philippines. “As our operating partner for City of Dreams Manila, they are responsible for scheduling the opening date and related details,” he said in an emailed reply.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Macau due 3 new rounds of Covid tests, more than 850 cases
    Macau due 3 new rounds of Covid...

    Jul 04, 2022  

  • Covid-19 test certificate to enter Macau casinos
    Covid-19 test certificate to enter...

    Jun 27, 2022  

More news
  • Four Seasons Macao shops paused on Covid cases
    Four Seasons Macao shops paused on...

    Jul 04, 2022  

  • Paradise Co 1H casino rev down 10 pct y-o-y
    Paradise Co 1H casino rev down 10 pct...

    Jul 04, 2022  


Latest News

Four Seasons Macao shops paused on Covid cases

Four Seasons Macao shops paused on Covid cases

Jul 04, 2022  

All outlets at the Shoppes at Four Seasons, a mall in one of casino operator Sands China Ltd’s Cotai properties (pictured), have been shut temporarily amid the alert over a growing number of...
Read More
Paradise Co 1H casino rev down 10 pct y-o-y

Paradise Co 1H casino rev down 10 pct y-o-y

Jul 04, 2022  

Fresh hotel, branded New World opens at Hoiana in Vietnam

Fresh hotel, branded New World opens at Hoiana in Vietnam

Jul 04, 2022  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Pick of the Day


US$310 million

Macau casino gross gaming revenue tally in June



Most Popular

  • Macau due 3 new rounds of Covid tests, more than 850 casesMacau due 3 new rounds of Covid tests, more than 850… July 4, 2022
  • Macau ops all likely had negative 2Q EBITDA: JP MorganMacau ops all likely had negative 2Q EBITDA: JP Morgan July 4, 2022
  • Four Seasons Macao shops paused on Covid casesFour Seasons Macao shops paused on Covid cases July 4, 2022
  • Macau tells casinos cut on-duty staff by 90pct: reportsMacau tells casinos cut on-duty staff by 90pct: reports July 1, 2022
  • Macau monthly GGR for June worst since Sept 2020Macau monthly GGR for June worst since Sept 2020 July 1, 2022
Copyright 2014-2022 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us