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Summary: Manila’s Entertainment City rivals Macau and Vegas with sprawling integrated resorts. Okada Manila features over 3,000 electronic gaming machines and 500 table games across 26,000 m², while Solaire Resort offers 1,620 slots and 360 tables on an 18,500 m² floor. City of Dreams, Newport World Resorts and the under‑construction Westside City add to the mix. Philippine law requires casino players to be at least 21 years old.
Entertainment City in Manila at dusk, wide integrated-resort architecture against a tropical sky with palm silhouettes in the foreground
Legal age: 21 years
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
Main area: Entertainment City, Parañaque

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.

Best Time to Visit

MonthsWeatherNotes
Nov–AprDryMost comfortable; higher demand around holidays.
May–OctRainyHumid 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.