The Philippines Department of Tourism is seeking to position the Clark Freeport Zone as a destination for MICE with its sister city designated for sports tourism, which may provide a further boost to the region’s already thriving casino industry.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has announced that a new mask mandate for all employees in Clark County applies to all business licensees, including casinos within the jurisdiction.

The four main integrated resorts in Entertainment City, in Manila, by September had “already exceeded the same period in 2019 by about 11 percent” and, in line with statements by the Chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), that the nation’s GGR levels are likely to top the pre-pandemic record by the end of the year.

First quarter industry gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the Philippines totaled PHP68.9 billion ($1.24 billion), up by 5.4 percent from the previous quarter and up by 76 percent yearly.

Hann Resorts Chairman and CEO, Daesik Han sits down for a special fireside chat with IGamiX Managing Partner Ben Lee. Han explores the huge growth the company has witnessed within Clark, with over $600 million spent on Hann Casino Resort and up to $4 billion planned for golf-centric mega-project Hann Reserve.

Daesik Han, Chairman and CEO of Hann Resorts, took a gamble on Clark, and his bet has paid off. With over $600 million invested in Hann Casino Resort and a massive vision for Hann Reserve, Han is forging his own niche, targeting golf VIPs at the ambitious new project and going after premium mass at Hann Casino Resort, all made possible by Clark International Airport. This special fireside chat is moderated by IGamix Managing Partner Ben Lee.

While many eyes were on Metro Manila, Daesik Han is building an empire in Clark, with over $600 million into Hann Casino and up to $4 billion planned for Hann Reserve.

With some $600 million already invested in Hann Casino Resort, Chairman and CEO of Hann Resorts, Daesik Han, is focusing on building the synergy with its new $4 billion Hann Reserve property.

Licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 94.5 percent uptick in revenue during the fourth quarter of the year, topping PHP51.2 billion ($925.26 million), according to the most recent results released by the nation’s gaming watchdog and operator PAGCOR.

Reeling from the aftermath of Super Typhoon Karding, residents from 14 affected areas received aid through the relief efforts from PAGCOR and its licensed casinos.