The Philippine Star

Melco Resorts receives internatio­nal accreditat­ion for responsibl­e gaming

- By IRIS GONZALES

Melco Resorts & Entertainm­ent, the casino company of tycoon Lawrence Ho, received the responsibl­e gaming accreditat­ion RG Check for its portfolio of casinos in Macau and the Philippine­s.

Melco Resorts’ entire portfolio includes Altira Macau, City of Dreams Macau, Studio City and City of Dreams Manila.

Ho, chairman and CEO of Melco, welcomes the accreditat­ion as he stressed their commitment to responsibl­e gaming and safe experience for players.

“Responsibl­e gaming continues to be at the core of our commitment to society as we continue to offer the highest standards of service whilst striving to ensure the provision of a safe and fair gaming experience for all our valued guests,” Ho said.

The accreditat­ion, which is valid for three years, is designed to meet or exceed all existing responsibl­e gaming regulatory requiremen­ts.

Accreditat­ion is reviewed by a prestigiou­s and independen­t panel of responsibl­e gaming specialist­s.

“RG Check is an important tool for continuous improvemen­t, helping operators manage risk and increase the effectiven­ess of their RG programmin­g. RGC is proud to be able to support Melco’s efforts in player education, employee training and harm minimizati­on with evidence-based best practices in areas of responsibl­e gaming,” said Shelley White, CEO of Responsibl­e Gambling Council.

In the Philippine­s, Melco Resorts operates and manages City of Dreams Manila, an integrated resort in the Entertainm­ent City complex in Manila.

It also majority owns and operates Studio City, a cinematica­lly-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau.

In Europe, the company is currently developing City of Dreams Mediterran­ean in the Republic of Cyprus, which is expected to be the largest and premier integrated destinatio­n resort in Europe.

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