City Of Dreams Manila Slot Machine
City of Dreams Manila is preparing for a soft reopening after being closed since 15 March. The company reportedly is testing staff for COVID-19 and offering housing on site. There are also changes to the gaming floors, such as a limit of three players at one gaming table. The relaunch will depend on approval from the Philippine government.
“The wellbeing of our colleagues is our paramount concern, more so in these fragile times,” said chief operating officer Kevin Benning. The venue will implement strict safety protocols, such as thermal screening, sanitation mats and mandatory masks, and slot machines will be spaced at least one metre apart. Restaurants will also operate at 50% capacity.
Benning assured the company has been consulting with PAGCOR, the Department of Health and the Parañaque Health Office to fully comply with health standards and government guidelines, even going beyond basic requirements where possible to ensure “a safe environment for the health and well-being of City of Dreams Manila’s guests and colleagues”.
It is located a few steps from the beaches of the Manilla Bay and close to the SM Mall. The beautiful and huge gaming room features not less than 1,680 slot machines and 365 gaming tables, making the City of Dreams on the the top destinations of gaming in the Philippines. The casino experience at City of Dreams Manila is sure to be an electrifying one, with the triple threat of themed areas, high-energy casino floors, and the latest slot technologies. The approximately 201,823 square feet of gaming includes 365 table games featuring a wide variety of games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, and Poker, as well as 1,680 gaming machines.
City of Dreams is run by Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd, but other companies have invested interest as well. Belle Corp reported the Q1 share of gaming revenue was PHP445.04 million ($8.8 million), about a 37% year-on-year drop for the first quarter. Total quarterly revenues for Belle Corp dropped 25% to PHP1.42 billion.
The complex’s soft re-opening could help elevate the pressure Melco and associated companies are facing after a difficult first quarter.
City of Dreams Manila is getting ready for a soft reopening, beginning with COVID-19 testing for staff members. Employees will be housed on-site for safety and the gaming floor reconfigured to promote social distancing. At the gaming tables, the casino will limit tables to three players.
The owner of the property, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, stated they have already set up free testing for the staff members who are returning to work. The relaunch of the property is pending government approval.
Moving Forward:
The staff members who are currently at the City of Dreams Manila will have antibody rapid testing. This will also be the case for those who are brought in for gaming and hospitality operations. Several testing booths will be located on-site and facilities have been set up based on the standards required by the Department of Health.
Staff members who test negative will be housed on the property as well as within hotels nearby. Shuttles will provide transportation for those who are staying at hotels. Any staff member who needs further testing will be required to quarantine until results are provided.
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Kevin Benning, the City of Dreams Manila Chief Operating Officer, commented on the current situation by stating: “The wellbeing of our colleagues is our paramount concern, more so in these fragile times.”
New Protocols:
On top of testing, the Philippines casino will also be implementing new protocols for health and safety. This will include sanitization mats, thermal screening, face masks mandatory for guests as well as staff, and hand sanitizer at entrances and areas of high traffic.
City Of Dreams Casino Manila
Slot machines will be placed one meter apart with restaurants operating at 50% the maximum capacity. According to Benning, the City of Dreams has consulted with PAGCOR as well as the Department of Health and the Parañaque Health Office to comply with guidelines established by the government as well as health standards.