With the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and travel, Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment is in no hurry to open its planned new casino in Dara Sakor, Cambodia.
The new casino, to be operated by Lion King Entertainment, will include 40 mass market tables, 25 VIP tables and 50 slots, reported Asia Gaming Brief.
“In view of the current strict lockdown measure, there has been no significant progress on the re-opening preparation works of the new casino including systems testing and provision of training to casino staff,” said the company in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
“The new casino will continue with the remaining preparation works and strive for reopening as soon as the current Covid-19 epidemic situation in Cambodia eases and personnel are able to move in the city.”
The casino development, located in a Chinese-sponsored entertainment zone covering 36,000 hectares (135 square miles) in a remote area of the country, AGB reported. It was originally due to open by the end of April.
