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Calling it a product that will highlight the mutually supportive relations between Japan and the Philippines, Ganapati announced plans to release a Manny Pacquiao-themed slot game in September this year, with proceeds to be channelled to the legendary boxer’s foundation, which supports children’s education in the Philippines.

Konami has announced that its big-screen video Opus slot machine has made its debut in Europe, with a bank of three Opus machines added to the luxury 200-machine slot floor at Casinò Fortuna in Slovenia.

The opening of Melco’s IR in Cyprus has been pushed back six months due to the extensive infrastructure needed, local media reports.

Cyprus’ deputy minister of tourism Saavas Perdios has praised Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean project for being an “important contributor” to the country’s tourism efforts.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has launched the first of four planned satellite casinos on the island of Cyprus, local media reports.

Casinos Austria International was established in 1976 as the international arm of its parent company, Casinos Austria AG, whose own history traces back to 1934. They claim that since their founding Casinos Austria International has operated in 35 countries and opened 215 casinos and entertainment facilities.

Melco’s temporary casino in Cyprus has seen more than 175,000 visitors since opening its doors in June, according to its property president.

Melco Resorts and Entertainment, a Macau-based casino operator that has been one of the most proactive in seeking a license in Japan, says its new resort on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean has had a disappointing first week of operations.

On Friday, Melco International Development held a ceremonial groundbreaking of City of Dreams Mediterranean, with expectations that the project’s first phase will open by 2021.

Ganapati entered the international online casino market in April after more than a year of preparation, aiming to bring an unique Japanese look appealing to gamblers and gamers alike.