Cyprus casinos c2

More than 175,000 visitors and 13,000 members in three months

Cyprus Casinos “C2”, the first licensed casino in the Republic of Cyprus, has welcomed more than 175,000 individual guests and 13,000 registered members of the C2 Rewards Club loyalty program, since it opened its doors to the public on 28 June 2018, thus achieving the goals set by Melco Group.

On 25 and 26 September, Cyprus Casinos hosted a series of festivities marking the official opening of the casino and celebrating the successful operation of the past three months as well as to thank Cyprus and our guests for their support.

At a special ceremony on the 25th attended by the Minister of Finance, the Mayor of Limassol and the business community of Cyprus, Craig Ballantyne, Property President of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Cyprus Casinos, said that “C2 has become a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike” and that “the three months of operation of C2 were successful and the results exceeded our expectations”, he noted. He also thanked the community, involved stakeholders and the Cyprus government for their support so far.

Addressing the ceremony on behalf of the Cyprus government, Minister of Finance Mr Harris Georgiades referred to the important income the state will have from this project and that he hoped that in “two – three years from now, the inauguration of the main item of the project, City of Dreams Mediterranean resort, will take place”.

Mayor of Limassol Nicos Nicolaides wished Melco every success saying that C2 is the first major step towards the implementation of Melco’s main project, the establishment of Europe’s biggest integrated casino resort, “City of Dreams Mediterranean”, scheduled to open its doors in 2021. Limassol is the business and financial centre of Cyprus, he said, and the city is ready to welcome such an investment.

On 26 September, C2 welcomed the public with a series of festivities and surprises. Guests had the opportunity to win cash prizes and gifts amidst the bounty of the Columbia Bistro food, drinks and other surprises throughout the celebration.

Located at 271 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue in Zakaki, Limassol, Cyprus Casinos “C2” operates not only in accordance with Cyprus Legislation and Regulations, but also follows Melco’s industry-leading professional standards which focus on Responsible Gaming. Comprising 4,600m² inclusive of a 1,300m² gaming area, Cyprus Casinos features 33 Table Games and 258 Slot Machines, the Salon Prive VIP gaming area, the Columbia Bistro restaurant and two bars. C2 offers a unique loyalty program – C2 Rewards Club to its members. Currently, more than 600 persons are employed at the casino, the vast majority of those being Cypriot citizens.

The casino operates on a 24/7 basis and guests must be 21 years of age and above to enter. There is no fee to enter Cyprus Casinos.

Founded in 1910 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1927, Melco International Development Limited (“Melco Group”, HKEx Code: 200) was among the first one hundred companies established in Hong Kong. Today, under the leadership of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lawrence Ho, Melco Group has become a world leader in the leisure and entertainment sector with operations in China, Philippines and Russia. Its promising performance and distinctive leadership in the industry are also well recognized worldwide. Melco Group holds a majority stake in Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ ticker symbol “MLCO”), a leading developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia. The recent acquisition further bolsters the Group’s financial position and enables its growth opportunities in Macau, Asia and around the world. The Group has also secured the first casino resort licence in Cyprus.

The Cyprus Phassouri (Zakaki) Limited is a member of the CNS Group which, amongst others, conducts different businesses including real estate, telecommunications, dairy, large scale farming and export and mining in Cyprus. For more information about the Group.