Overview
Entertainment City in Metro Manila is a purpose‑built strip of integrated resorts that blend expansive gaming floors with hotels, dining, theatres and nightlife. Expect peak demand around holidays and major events; mid‑week stays offer the best value.
Who may not enter a Philippine casino
The age rule is the one every guide gives: 21, with government photo identification, higher than the 18 that covers most of Asia. The rules nobody gives are in the regulator's own manual, and they bar adults as well as minors.
The PAGCOR Casino Regulatory Manual states that under Presidential Decree 1869, as amended by Republic Act 9487, the PAGCOR Charter, persons under 21 years of age, or students of any school, college or university in the Philippines, are not allowed to play in casinos. Being of age is not enough. Being enrolled is disqualifying.
It goes further. Under Malacañang Memorandum Circular No. 8, the manual lists two more groups prohibited from entering, staying in or playing at a casino. The first is government officials and employees connected directly with the operation of the Government or any of its agencies. The second is members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Philippine National Police. Casino staff and designated guests are excepted.
For a foreign visitor of 21 or over with a passport, none of this applies and the door is open. It is worth knowing anyway, because it explains a floor that looks different from Macau's: a domestic market with several million adults legislated out of it.
Exclusion orders are administered by PAGCOR rather than by each resort, so a bar at one venue is a bar at all of them.
Best Time to Visit
| Months | Weather | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nov–Apr | Dry | Most comfortable; higher demand around holidays. |
| May–Oct | Rainy | Humid with showers; plan indoor activities and flexible schedules. |
Integrated Resorts
Okada Manila
Covering 44 hectares along Manila Bay, Okada Manila holds a 26,410 m² casino with thousands of electronic gaming machines and hundreds of table games. The property also features nearly 1,000 hotel rooms, numerous dining options, the Cove Manila day‑club/night‑club and the Fountain, one of the world’s largest dancing fountains.
Solaire Resort
Solaire was the first integrated resort to open in Entertainment City. Its large gaming area hosts well over a thousand slot machines and hundreds of tables. The complex includes a 500‑room hotel, a Broadway‑style theatre and multiple fine‑dining restaurants.
City of Dreams & Newport World Resorts
City of Dreams Manila combines a casino, high‑end shopping and family entertainment including DreamWorks DreamPlay. Nearby in Pasay, Newport World Resorts (formerly Resorts World Manila) offers slots, tables, a shopping mall and the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Both cater to mass‑market and VIP segments.
Westside City Resort
Still not open. Construction began in 2019, the pandemic pushed it back, a December 2025 date passed, and the target is now the third quarter of 2026 with the build reported at roughly 75% complete. Travellers International, which operates Newport World Resorts, has taken over the development from Suntrust. Do not plan a trip around this one without confirming it has actually opened. Published specifications have moved as the project changed hands, so this page states no table or room count for it rather than picking one.
Budget & Minimums
Weekend evenings and concert nights raise table minimums. For friendlier limits, play weekday afternoons. Confirm blackjack payouts (aim for 3:2) and check roulette wheel type. ATMs may charge fees; plan cash needs ahead.
Travel & Gaming Tips
- Age & ID: The Philippines sets the minimum casino age at 21. Bring your passport for identification.
- Currency: Casinos transact in Philippine pesos, though high‑limit rooms may accept U.S. Dollars. ATMs are available, but check fees.
- When to visit: Dry season (November–April) offers the most comfortable climate. Resorts host major poker tournaments and events throughout the year.
- Etiquette: Filipinos are welcoming; tipping dealers and servers is appreciated. Dress codes are casual‑smart, but flip‑flops and beachwear are discouraged.
Checked in August 2026. Okada, Solaire, City of Dreams and Newport World are operating. Westside City is not: it is roughly 75% built, the December 2025 date passed, and the target is now the third quarter of 2026 under Travellers International rather than Suntrust.
Entry rules on this page are quoted from the PAGCOR Casino Regulatory Manual for Entertainment City Licensees, the regulator's own document, and checked in September 2026. Resort opening dates and the status of Westside City were checked the same month. Floor sizes, table counts and machine counts are the operators' published figures rather than a count we could make, and are given as scale rather than inventory.