Manila

04/08/20

ICE-SiGMA Asia DIGITAL arrives in June

08/31/18

Landing International Development was investigated by DOJ

The Philippine Senate demanded an investigation for alleged corruption.

08/18/17

The Okada Manila presents healthy competition

Despite local industry’s fears, the Okada Manila hasn’t cannibalised other local IR’s gaming revenues so far.

06/05/17

Manila shooter was a problem gambler

According to the Philippine police, the gunman that caused the death of 37 people in Manila last Friday was a local problem gambler, not a terrorist.

04/27/17

Belle Corp confirms Manila expansion plans

The casino investor has plans to expand its City of Dreams Manila project, as vice chairman Willy Ocier had already commented.

04/17/17

Philippines won’t issue new casino licenses

In order to protect current operators in the area, PAGCOR won’t release new casino licenses in Manila for the next five years.

11/18/16

Manila casinos revenue increase

Pagcor released the gaming revenue numbers for the third quarter.

10/11/16

Okada Manila opening delayed

The new casino will be delayed by a month due to government policies and unfavorable economic situation.

08/12/16

Pagcor will revoke reduced gambling license fees

Fees reduction benefited gaming firms Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc., MCE Leisure (Philippines) Corp. and Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment, Inc.

06/21/16

Easier visas for Chinese tourist needed in Manila

Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corp called on the country’s new government to ease visa requirements for Chinese tourists.

06/13/16

Philippine casinos resist smoke ban

Main casino operators of the country are meeting with the president Rodrigo Duterte to discuss the ban.

03/18/16

Updates in money laundering probe involving Philippine casinos

Authorities, regulators and the senate in Philippines are taking a number of measures aimed to find the perpetrators and to prevent this from happening again.

01/29/16

Casinos in Manila focus on local clientele

The demand within the Philippines is strong enough for the resorts to take a local approach on their marketing strategies.

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