The municipal council of Malay in Aklan has asked Philippine President Benigno Aquino III to allow establishment of a foreigners-only tourist casino to be built on the resort island of Boracay.

In a resolution, the council requested the president and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) to allow the facility so that it would produce revenue to aid the region.

“We believe there is a need to encourage new activities and attractions in Boracay like legal forms of gaming to enhance its appeal and attractiveness to foreign tourists and pull in tourist dollars and keep it ahead of its competition,” Malay officials said.

By GGB Staff

Staff writers for Global Gaming Business magazine. Las Vegas, Nevada.