The City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino, managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, is set to open on August 2nd, as announced recently.
This casino is part of a $1.2-billion resort complex in Colombo, developed in partnership with John Keells Holdings Plc, with Melco investing $125 million.
The launch completes the project’s key components, including the luxurious Nüwa hotel and a premium shopping mall.
The City of Dreams Sri Lanka features 800 rooms, with the Nüwa hotel comprising 113 rooms, designed to enhance tourism and economic growth in the region.
John Keells’ chairperson, Krishan Balendra, noted that the opening marks a significant milestone for the integrated resort, expected to boost tourism and create job opportunities.
The casino will encompass 180,000 square feet for gaming operations and Melco holds a 20-year license for the venue starting April 1, 2024.
Melco’s chairman, Lawrence Ho, expressed excitement about the development, emphasizing Sri Lanka’s potential as a tourism hub: “City of Dreams Sri Lanka is expected to catalyze stimulating tourism demand and promoting economic growth in Sri Lanka, drawing inspiration from the successful examples set by similar integrated resorts in other jurisdictions.”
