More details are emerging about the new resort and casino in Las Piñas City, being developed by Philippine tycoon Manuel Villar Jr.
A new report in the Inquirer indicates that the first stages of the development will involve a transformation of the current Vista Mall into a casino and hotel as well as a convention center, with the first phase targeted for development by 2025.
The casino itself is an 18,300 square meter venue focused on both casual players and high-rollers – leveraged by membership rewards, a weekly and quarterly raffle, live performances and ‘celebrity shows’.
The retail space will be slightly larger than the casino, at 21,000 square meters, focused on ‘highly sought luxury brands and thematic shops’.
Further amendments include entertainment and wellness venues – spanning some 5,800 square meters, with an arena for concerts, sports competitions and cultural exhibitions.
The massive property, being developed by Villa Group subsidiary Vertex Entertainment and Resorts Corp, will eventually include four hotels offering over 800 rooms, a condotel, MICE center, shops, dining and wellness.
In total, the project takes up a stunning 8.7 hectares, as part of the Global South township – part of the 3,500 hectare Villar City mega-project – encompassing 15 towns and cities in Metro Manila and Cavite.
First coming online is the casino and new hotel – offering 70 rooms, as well as the convention center.
Following come the remaining three hotels, shops and other attractions.
