City of Dreams Manila had its soft opening on December 14
The US$1.3 billion scheme is a partnership between Macau-based casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd and Philippine-based Premium Leisure and Amusement Inc, controlled by the family of Philippine billionaire Henry Sy
The casino resort is the second to open at Manila’s Entertainment City, after Solaire Resort and Casino
A grand opening is scheduled for before Chinese New Year in 2015
”The Philippines has been the primary growth driver, but really the broader Asian gaming industry is something that’s really important to us” Matt Wilson Chief executive of casino equipment provider Light & Wonder