The Philippines has a history of gaming which pre-dates many of its Asian neighbours but it has been eclipsed in recent years by the spectacular commercial successes of Macau and Singapore. Even smaller nations such as Cambodia and Vietnam tend to have a higher profile in the world of gaming than does the Philippines. So let’s try and redress the balance a bit and show what this nation of islands has to offer.
Cebu is a province in the Philippines consisting of one major island and 167 surrounding ones. The city of Cebu is the Philippines second largest city (the largest is of course Manila) and the largest on the island of Cebu. Cebu lends its name to several places, as you can see. The city itself is home to around 900,000 people.
Cebu City Skyline
This article will introduce the Waterfront Hotel and Casino to the websites readers and maybe persuade one or two to visit this fascinating country while travelling in the region. The Waterfront Hotel itself is a luxury destination featuring an array of bars and restaurants for its clientele as well as a gym, swimming pool and all the other amenities onw would expect in hotel of this standard.
The casino itself goes by the slightly unattractive name of PAGCOR Cebu, which stands for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. Once inside the venue, players are able to choose from an array of table games they may be familiar with – Bacarrat, Roulette, Stud Poker – and some more unusual ‘local’ games such as Pula-Puti and Big and Small.
For the slots fans there are more than 700 machines spread over three areas, including many progressive slots for fans of the big jackpots. Bingo also takes place several times a week with a range of entry prices and prizes.
There is no VIP area in this casino as such but there is a loyalty card system which players can apply for which will allow customers to collect points for later use. Lastly, let’s not forget the entertainment available and regular live bands and shows will provide hotel and casino guests with an occasional break from gaming.
