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A CASINO in the Clark Freeport recently obtained its first regular gaming license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor).
After completing its P4.5-billion investment, Widus Philippines Inc., (WPI) is the first to receive a regular gaming license from Pagcor in Clark.
Widus president and chief executive officer Daesik Han described the authorization as “a solidified acknowledgement of the government’s trust and confidence for the company’s competency and compliance.”
Han, who considers the achievement as another milestone for Widus, added that he envisions his company to be at par with other premier leisure and gaming destinations here and abroad.
“We take pride in bringing world-class hospitality and entertainment in the area alongside adding value to the community,” he said adding that his investment projects aim to create more job opportunities for the locals while further boosting the business and tourism market in Clark.
The South Korean-born businessman operated his first hotel tower back in July 2008 under Widus International Leisure Inc., (WILI) and eventually acquired its casino license to open a gaming facility with 24 tables and 150 slot machines in December 18, 2009.
Widus was earlier given a provisional gaming license in 2014 when a minimum of P2.25-billion was partially fulfilled from the total committed investment of P4.5-billion.
In 2016, WPI was established as an affiliate company of WILI. Shortly after the establishment of WPI, Pagcor granted both companies a co-licensee status.
Within four years, Widus accomplished its total committed investment as it further financed its world-class luxury infrastructure projects.
To date, WPI manages the operations of Widus Casino which presently has 67 tables, 358 slot machines and 28 electronic table games. It also wholly owns Clark Marriott, the first five-star hotel in the economic zone which opened its doors in September 2018.
Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, 2023 Clark, Philippines – Great location - show map After booking, all of the property’s details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your account. September 3, 2019 A CASINO in the Clark Freeport recently obtained its first regular gaming license from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). After completing its P4.5-billion investment, Widus Philippines Inc., (WPI) is the first to receive a regular gaming license from Pagcor in Clark. Welcome to Casino Filipino - Angeles. A precise definition of an experience of a lifetime and encompasses and showcases truly kapampangan trademarks - gigantic lanterns and statues depicting the kapampangan folktale of Sinukwan. It houses a variety of timeless entertainment. Fontana Leisure Parks C.M. Recto Highway, CFZ 2023, Pampanga, Philippines Tel No: 63 (45) 599-5000 Fax No: 63 (2) 843-9123. RESERVATIONS TEL: 63 45 599 5000 local 5719 to 5723 MOBILE: 63 917 553 7598 FAX: 63 2 843 9123 EMAIL:reservations@fontana.com.ph.
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| Fontana Leisure Parks | |
|---|---|
Waterpark | |
| Location | Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Owner | Fontana Development Corporation |
| Operating license holder | Jimei Group (former) |
| Coordinates | 15°11′39.3″N120°30′34.5″E / 15.194250°N 120.509583°ECoordinates: 15°11′39.3″N120°30′34.5″E / 15.194250°N 120.509583°E |
| Website | www.fontana.com.ph |
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Fontana Leisure Parks, formerly known as the Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino, is a water park and casino situated at the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines.
History[edit]
Engineering firm R.S. Caparros and Associates and developer R.N. Development Corporation was involved in the construction of Fontana Leisure Parks. The park situated within the Clark Special Economic Zone.[1]
The leisure complex hosted the first meetings of the year-long 2016 APEC Summit from January to February 2016.[2]
By early December 2016, Fontana Casino was shut down due to lack of permit from PAGCOR, following the detaining of 1,316 Chinese nationals suspected to be working illegally at the site on November 24, 2015. Jack Lam, the chairman of the operating firm, Jimei Group reportedly fled to Hong Kong four days later.[3]
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On December 8, 2016 President Rodrigo Duterte, lifted the arrest order he imposed on Lam after the latter expressed that he would settle his obligations to PAGCOR. Duterte said that 'he takes pity of 6,000 plus Filipinos' who had jobs. Among the obligations reported is that Lam's firm is to pay 10% gaming revenue to PAGCOR. Previously Lam paid to the government-owned gaming firm only 1% gaming revenue under an 'original contract'.[4]
The resort ceased operations when the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic was imposed in March 2020.[5]
The whole complex was closed in May 2020 and placed under lockdown amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure came after authorities raided a makeshift COVID-19 hospital for Chinese nationals operating inside the site without the appropriate permits.[6] The management of Fontana denied its involvement pointing out that the ownership of the villa where the makeshift facility was transferred to the Shidaikeji Technology Corporation and condemned the conduct of illegal activity inside its property.[5]
Facilities[edit]
Gambling[edit]
The casino hosts at least a hundred slot and video machines. 49 gaming tables which offers games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette. 4 VIP rooms and 1 'Premium Player's Pit' is housed within the Pai-Gow Fontana Casino.[7]
Other facilities[edit]
Aside from casino facilities, Fontana Leisure Parks hosts a hotel, a hot spring, swimming pool and a water park.[8]
Fontana Leisure Parks hosts an events venue called the Fontana Leisure Parks Convention Center. The convention center has hosted concerts by international artists such as Michael Johnson and Stephen Bishop, as well as business conventions such as the MICE CON and the 2015 APEC Summit.[9] It contains 9 function rooms.[10]
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The Sports Center area of Fontana Leisure Parks consists of basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts, as well as an indoor venue.[11] The leisure park also hosts a 9-hole par golf course 28 within its grounds. Graham Marsh was responsible for the design of the golf venue.[12]
References[edit]
- ^'Fontana Leisure Parks'. R.S. Caparros and Associates. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^Pavia, Joey (3 January 2015). 'Fontana at Clark prepares for Apec Summit'. BusinessMirror. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^Cervantes, Ding (6 December 2016). 'Fontana casino shut down; Lam still in Phl?'. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^Cigaral, Nicolas (9 December 2016). 'No more arrest order as Jack Lam to return to PHL to 'settle obligations' -- Duterte'. BusinessWorld. BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ abGotinga, JC (23 May 2020). 'Fontana denies involvement in illegal COVID-19 clinic, defends villa owner'. Rappler. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^'Fontana locked down for illegal Covid-19 hospital ops'. Philippine News Agency. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^'Casino Profile'. Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^Smith, Chuck (24 March 2014). 'Experience indulgence at Clark's Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks'. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^'Convention Hall'. Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^'Function Rooms'. Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^'Sports Center'. Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^'9 Hole Pitch and Putt'. Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks & Casino. Retrieved 9 December 2016.