SUNDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2010 By SOEUN SAY THE PHNOMPENHPOST
Photo by: Soeun Say New Ha Tien Vegas Casino & Hotel that opened in Kampot last week.
KAMPOT province’s first casino opened on Saturday along the border with Vietnam, prompting a mix of celebration and concern among residents.
The nine-storey US$50-million Hatien Vegas Entertainment Resort lies about a kilometre from Prek Chak international border in Russei Srok Khang Lek Commune, Kampong Trach district.
At the grand opening of the Cambodian-American joint venture, general manager Paul Simmonts told the Post: “We were interested in Prek Chak border area because we believe that it will develop. We also believe that the casino industry in Cambodia is growing very strongly.”
The gambling centre is primarily targeting Vietnamese tourists for business, but also plans to market itself throughout Asia in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Laos.
It comprises of a four-star hotel and casino, which has 161 rooms, 80 gaming tables, five VIP gaming rooms, 150 gaming machines, 20 message rooms, and several restaurants, bars and entertainment areas.
The company is also planning investment in a similar project in Takeo province, according to Simmonts.
Reaction within Kampot at the weekend was mixed. While many welcomed its development potential, others were concerned about the social impact of gambling. …read the full story in tomorrow’s Phnom Penh Post or see the updated story online from 3PM UTC/GMT +7 hours.
The nine-storey US$50-million Hatien Vegas Entertainment Resort lies about a kilometre from Prek Chak international border in Russei Srok Khang Lek Commune, Kampong Trach district.
At the grand opening of the Cambodian-American joint venture, general manager Paul Simmonts told the Post: “We were interested in Prek Chak border area because we believe that it will develop. We also believe that the casino industry in Cambodia is growing very strongly.”
The gambling centre is primarily targeting Vietnamese tourists for business, but also plans to market itself throughout Asia in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Laos.
It comprises of a four-star hotel and casino, which has 161 rooms, 80 gaming tables, five VIP gaming rooms, 150 gaming machines, 20 message rooms, and several restaurants, bars and entertainment areas.
The company is also planning investment in a similar project in Takeo province, according to Simmonts.
Reaction within Kampot at the weekend was mixed. While many welcomed its development potential, others were concerned about the social impact of gambling. …read the full story in tomorrow’s Phnom Penh Post or see the updated story online from 3PM UTC/GMT +7 hours.
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