Philippine Land-Based Casinos: A Complete Directory by Region
From Entertainment City's integrated resorts to Clark's booming gaming strip and Cebu's NUSTAR — every major land-based casino in the Philippines, verified and mapped.
Key Takeaways
- The Philippines has 4 operational integrated resorts in Entertainment City (Parañaque) plus Newport World Resorts in Pasay.
- Clark Freeport Zone is the fastest-growing gaming hub outside Metro Manila, led by Hann Casino Resort.
- NUSTAR Resort & Casino in Cebu is the first and only integrated resort in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
- PAGCOR operates 31 Casino Filipino venues nationwide, from Baguio to Davao.
- At least 6 new integrated resorts are planned through 2028, including expansions in Cavite, Clark, Boracay, and Cebu.
The Philippine Land-Based Casino Industry at a Glance
The Philippines is one of Asia's most dynamic gambling markets, generating PHP 372.33 billion (US$6.51 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024 — a 30.5% increase from the previous year, according to PAGCOR. Licensed commercial casinos contributed PHP 201.84 billion of that total, with the National Capital Region (Metro Manila and Entertainment City) accounting for PHP 164.08 billion alone.
Unlike Macau or Singapore, where a handful of operators dominate, the Philippine market is layered: mega integrated resorts compete alongside PAGCOR-operated Casino Filipino branches, smaller licensed venues in provincial cities, and an expanding electronic gaming sector. For players, this means choice — but it also means knowing which venues are licensed, what games they offer, and where the best value lies.
2024 total GGR
PAGCOR official data, April 2025
Operational IRs in Metro Manila
PAGCOR; Rappler
Casino Filipino locations nationwide
World Casino Directory; PAGCOR
Entertainment City: The Philippines' Casino Capital
Entertainment City is a 100-hectare gaming and entertainment complex on the Manila Bay waterfront in Parañaque. Conceived by PAGCOR as the Philippines' answer to Macau's Cotai Strip, it is home to three operational integrated resorts and one under construction. Each property combines luxury hotels, massive casino floors, retail, fine dining, and entertainment venues.
Solaire Resort & Casino
Solaire was the first integrated resort to open in Entertainment City, launching in March 2013. Operated by Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (controlled by Filipino ports tycoon Enrique Razon), it set the standard for luxury gaming in the Philippines. The resort features two hotel towers, a 1,500-seat theatre, and multiple Michelin-starred chef restaurants.
The casino floor spans thousands of square metres with hundreds of slot machines and table games. Solaire's VIP rooms are particularly popular with high rollers from mainland China, South Korea, and Taiwan. In 2024, Bloomberry opened Solaire Resort North in Quezon City — a $1 billion expansion bringing the brand north of the Pasig River for the first time.
Opening hours: Casino open 24/7
Games: Baccarat, blackjack, roulette, poker, slots, sic bo
City of Dreams Manila
City of Dreams Manila opened in phases between December 2014 and February 2015. Operated by Melco Resorts & Entertainment in partnership with Belle Corporation (Sy family), it features three hotel towers: Hyatt, Nobu Hotel, and Crown Towers. The resort's signature attraction is the multi-level casino floor, alongside two world-class nightclubs — Pangaea and Chaos — housed in the iconic "Fortune Egg" dome.
In 2025, Melco announced plans to potentially divest from City of Dreams Manila to free capital for other projects, including a potential Thailand integrated resort. However, the property continues to operate fully under existing management.
Hotels: 940 rooms across 3 towers
Casino: ~20,000 sq m gaming space
Okada Manila
Okada Manila is the most visually striking property in Entertainment City. Opened in 2016 and operated by Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment (backed by Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada and Filipino partner Tonyboy Cojuangco Jr.), the resort sits on a 44-hectare site with two 15-storey hotel towers connected by a sky bridge.
Okada Manila's showpiece is the world's largest multicolour dancing fountain — a spectacle that rivals the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The property also features a pool with sandy beaches under a giant glass dome. The casino floor is planned to eventually house 500 gaming tables and 3,000 slot machines across its full build-out.
Signature: Dancing fountain show, glass-dome pool
Planned capacity: 500 tables, 3,000 slots
Westside City Resorts World (Opening 2025)
Westside City will be the fourth and final integrated resort in Entertainment City. Developed by Travellers International Hotel Group (a joint venture between Alliance Global and Genting Hong Kong), the property has faced multiple delays but is now expected to open in 2025. The development will include a 3,000-seat grand opera house, upscale shopping mall, and multiple hotel brands including Westin, Hotel Okura Manila, and Crockfords Tower.
Other Major Metro Manila Casinos
Newport World Resorts
Newport World Resorts (formerly Resorts World Manila) was the Philippines' first integrated resort, opening in 2009 — four years before Solaire. Located directly across from NAIA Terminal 3 in Newport City, Pasay, it is owned by Travellers International Hotel Group (Alliance Global and Genting). The complex spans multiple hotel brands: Marriott Manila, Hilton Manila, Sheraton Manila, Holiday Inn Express, and Hotel Okura Manila.
The casino covers 323,000 square feet with 300 live table games and 1,500 gaming machines. The property also features the Newport Performing Arts Theater (1,500 seats), Newport Mall with international retail brands, and over 50 restaurant outlets. The Newport Club on the third floor is an invitation-only VIP gaming facility.
Casino: 323,000 sq ft | 300 tables | 1,500 machines
Hotels: 5 brands including Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton
Solaire Resort North (Quezon City)
Opened in May 2024, Solaire Resort North is Bloomberry's second integrated resort and the first major casino development north of the Pasig River. The $1 billion property targets the northern Metro Manila and Central Luzon markets, offering a luxury hotel, gaming floor, and entertainment venues in a location more accessible to residents of Quezon City, Caloocan, and Bulacan.
Clark Freeport Zone: Central Luzon's Gaming Hub
Clark, a former US airbase in Pampanga, has emerged as the Philippines' second gaming corridor. Located 40 miles northwest of Metro Manila and served by Clark International Airport, the freeport zone offers lower costs, less congestion, and a growing cluster of casino resorts. Clark casinos generated PHP 26.89 billion in GGR in 2024.
Hann Casino Resort
Hann Casino Resort is the market leader in Clark. Formerly Widus Hotel & Casino, the property was rebranded and massively expanded by Hann Philippines Inc. (led by Chairman Daesik Han). The resort now features multiple hotel brands including Clark Marriott, Swissôtel Clark, and a Hard Rock venue that opened in late 2024. The casino floor was expanded with a two-storey "Canyon" extension, with the first floor opening December 2025.
Hann is also developing the Hann Reserve — a $4 billion, 450-hectare eco-luxury sanctuary in nearby New Clark City featuring three PGA-accredited 18-hole golf courses, Banyan Tree and InterContinental hotels, and a future casino expected to open around 2028.
Other Clark Casinos
Clark's gaming cluster also includes Midori Clark Hotel & Casino, Royce Hotel & Casino, and Casino Filipino Mimosa in nearby Angeles City. Belle Corporation (through Premium Leisure Corp) has also applied for a gaming licence to develop a new casino resort in Clark, representing at least $300 million in planned investment.
Cebu: The Queen City's Rising Star
For years, Cebu — the Philippines' second-largest city and a major tourist destination — had no world-class integrated resort. That changed in May 2022 with the opening of NUSTAR Resort & Casino.
NUSTAR Resort & Casino
Developed by Universal Hotels and Resorts Incorporated (a JG Summit Holdings subsidiary led by the Gokongwei family), NUSTAR is the first and only integrated resort in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Located on Kawit Island along Cebu's South Road Properties, the 9-hectare complex features a 21,000-square-metre casino floor with 1,500 slot machines and 250 gaming tables — the largest in Southern Philippines.
In May 2025, NUSTAR opened its second hotel tower, the NUSTAR Hotel — a 223-room ultra-luxury property. A third tower (Grand Summit Hotel) is planned for 2027, bringing total room inventory to nearly 1,000. The resort also features The Stage (a 2,500-seat theatre), a luxury mall, and waterfront dining. In 2025, NUSTAR Hotel was included in the Michelin Hotels Guide.
Casino: 21,000 sq m | 1,500 slots | 250 tables
Hotels: Fili Hotel (open), NUSTAR Hotel (opened May 2025), Grand Summit (2027)
Casino Filipino: PAGCOR's Nationwide Network
Beyond the glittering integrated resorts, PAGCOR operates its own chain of casinos under the Casino Filipino brand. With 31 locations across the archipelago, these venues serve as the backbone of legal land-based gaming in provincial areas. They range from full-service casinos in major cities to smaller satellite operations.
PAGCOR has announced plans to privatise its Casino Filipino properties beginning in late 2025 to early 2026. Chairman Alejandro Tengco stated this will "level the playing field and revitalize the industry" by allowing private operators to bid for management contracts.
Upcoming Integrated Resorts (2025–2028)
The Philippine casino pipeline is the busiest in Southeast Asia outside of Macau. PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco has confirmed at least six new integrated resorts will rise during the Marcos administration:
2025 — Westside City Resorts World
Entertainment City, Parañaque. The final Entertainment City IR, featuring Genting Grand, Hotel Okura Manila, and a 3,000-seat opera house.
2026 — Newport Boracay & Mactan Cebu
Boracay & Lapu-Lapu City. Travellers International plans two new resort-casinos in prime tourist destinations.
2027 — New Clark City IR
Clark, Pampanga. A major new integrated resort at Clark, with at least $300 million in investment.
2028 — Solaire Puerto Azul
Cavite. Bloomberry's third property — a $1 billion+ integrated resort south of Metro Manila.
2028 — Hann Reserve Casino
New Clark City. The casino component of Hann's $4 billion eco-luxury golf and leisure development.
What Games Can You Play at Philippine Land-Based Casinos?
Philippine casinos offer a mix of international standards and Asian favourites. At minimum, every major property offers:
- Table games: Baccarat (the most popular game in the Philippines), blackjack, roulette, craps, sic bo, pai gow
- Poker: Texas Hold'em cash games and tournaments (dedicated poker rooms at major IRs)
- Slots: Thousands of electronic gaming machines across all properties
- Electronic tables: ETGs (electronic table games) for baccarat, roulette, and blackjack
- VIP rooms: Private salons for high-limit baccarat with dedicated hosts
Minimum bets vary dramatically. At integrated resorts, mass-market tables typically start at ₱500–₱1,000 per hand, while VIP rooms may require minimum bets of ₱10,000–₱50,000 or higher. Casino Filipino branches often have lower minimums, sometimes starting at ₱100–₱200.