Entertainment Gaming Asia has begun construction of a new $7.5m slot hall development in Poipet, Cambodia.

Dreamworld Poipet, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of next year, will be a standalone slot hall constructed as an extension to an existing casino.

A 16,000sq.ft facility, the slot hall will feature 300 gaming machine seats, including multiplayer electronic tables and high-end slot machines.

Company chairman Clarence Chung said the development forms part of its plans to become a leading operator in the region. “With a focus on providing quality gaming products, superior customer service and inviting atmosphere, we are dedicated to making Dreamworld Poipet a quality leader in this market,” he said. “Our entrance into the established and growing gaming market of Poipet is a positive step in our strategy to become a leading developer and operator of regional casinos and gaming venues in Indo-China.”