By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine
Star) | Updated September 30, 2014 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - Macau-based
casino giant Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. is bringing in New York-listed
gaming entertainment leader IGT to provide top-notch technologies in its first
gaming foray in the Philippines.
Melco Crown (Philippines)Resorts Corp.,
the local unit of the casino giant, said the agreement would allow its
integrated entertainment resort City of Dreams Manila to utilize IGT’s
state-of-the-industry systems solutions.
Melco Philippines said IGT offerings
such as Advantage systems, sbX Floor Manager and
Service Window would provide a
“comprehensive patron interaction and floor optimization suite of solutions and
applications” when the project opens its doors later this year.
“City of Dreams Manila has carefully selected
the latest and greatest innovations, technologies and amenities for its lavish
new resort, and the choice of IGT systems is no exception. We’re driving player
excitement with personalized communication on the casino floor, combined with
IGT’s extensive game library with flexible bonusing technology in a variety of
themes,” said Mark Michalko, IGT director of sales for Asia.
“We’re also empowering the operator with
advanced technologies including Asia’s first installation of EZ Pay Mag Card,
and the backing of IGT’s Manila office to provide local support,” Michalko
added.
City of Dreams Manila will mark the
formal entry of Melco Crown Entertainment into the fast-growing and dynamic
tourism industry in the Philippines.
The new integrated casino resort at
Entertainment City along Manila Bay is being developed and will be operated by
Melco Crown Philippines in partnership with SM Group’s Belle Corp.
City of Dreams Manila will offer 365
gaming tables, 1,680 slot machines and 1,680 electronic table games .
Previously, the casino planned to offer only 242 gaming tables and 1,450
electronic gaming machines.
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