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Kaban Hotel and Casino plans Boracay soft opening ahead of October launch

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Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay plans to begin a soft opening on 16 September, ahead of a full launch scheduled for October, according to a media report citing the company’s chief executive. The six-storey property is described as including a 2,000-square-metre gaming floor licensed by PAGCOR, with slots, table games and electronic table games.

The opening would add a PAGCOR-licensed casino property to Boracay’s hospitality market.

Earlier licence decisions by PAGCOR

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
EGT Digital, EGT PhilippinesNot statedPAGCOR authorises EGT Philippines for casino, sportsbook and aggregation supplyNot stated
EGT Digital, EGT PhilippinesNot statedPAGCOR accredits EGT Philippines for casino content and sports bettingNot stated
International Entertainment Corporation, New Coast LeisureNot statedInternational Entertainment schedules Philippine online casino debut for late August or SeptemberNot stated
Melco, City of Dreams ManilaNot statedMelco considers online gaming launch at City of Dreams ManilaNot stated
PAGCOR, Casino FilipinoNot statedPAGCOR secures ISO certification for 16 Casino Filipino locationsNot stated

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