A new casino is being planned for Manila, Philippines, as part of a deal between the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp and MJC Investments.

Pagcor is to establish and operate a casino in a hotel to be built by MJC on the site of the former San Lazaro racetrack, now known as the San Lazaro Tourism and Business Park.

In a statement to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Lemuel M Santos, corporate information officer, said the casino facility would complement the government’s tourism programme for the city.