The new Corona Resort and Casino on Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, selected Novomatic as its premium supplier to provide a range of gaming terminals, the casino management system and media technology across its casino floor. The first of three casinos to trial local play, Corona Casino opened this month and marks the first time that Vietnamese can enter casinos in their country.
Austria’s Novomatic AG and Ainsworth Game Technology, the Australian slot manufacturer of which Novomatic is the majority shareholder, represent some 35 percent of the entire slot floor, with a total of 200 slot machines and 125 electronic table games terminals.
Featuring a variety of cutting-edge solutions, the Novomatic and Ainsworth slot machines include an assortment of popular and market-attuned content, with a selection of leading multi-game mixes and games, designed to appeal to tourists and local players alike.
A large Novomatic electronic table games stadium acts as the centerpiece of the casino. Based on the Novo Line Novo Unity II platform, the ETG area consists of 125 gaming positions, featuring the sleek Executive SL 1.24 terminals. The setup offers players the option of baccarat, roulette or sic-bo.
The casino houses a total of 1,000 slot machines from a range of manufacturers, all managed by the Octavian myACP casino management system. The luxurious venue also includes 100 gaming tables, offering eight types of games such as baccarat, roulette, blackjack, sic-bo and several forms of poker, as well as VIP facilities, a private sky casino and three restaurants.
Providing a first-rate media solution for the venue, Novomatic Media Technologies has implemented an Absolute Vision system that controls more than 400 TV screens and monitors throughout the casino—as well as a custom-built and larger-than-life 45m2 LED video wall.
Novomatic, supported by its Asian distributor Jade Entertainment and Gaming, carried out the installation in several phases ahead of the grand opening on January 19. Corona Resort and Casino is the first of three properties in Vietnam to be authorized by the government to allow economically qualified locals to enter casinos, under a three-year trial scheme.
Peter Keijzer, general manager of Corona Casino, said, “Casinos these days are not just about slots and tables anymore. We selected Novomatic because of their expertise, and we believe in helping companies discover new territories. Phu Quoc Vietnam is Asia but also has a lot of European customers, which is why Upffinity Management Company created a mix of slot and table products from all over the world. We had to build this casino in seven months, so we needed fast and short communication lines—Novomatic and Jade Gaming performed and executed. It’s that simple.”
Lawrence Levy, vice president of global sales for Novomatic, added, “We are delighted to provide a range of leading Novomatic and Ainsworth gaming machines, as well as the casino system and media solutions, to the new Corona Casino. The Southeast Asia region is a strong area of growth for Novomatic, and we are extremely excited to play a major role in the development of Vietnam.”
