Melco Cyprus becomes first European operator to receive RG Check accreditation
December 16 2021 - 5:41AM
Melco Cyprus, operator of Cyprus Casinos (C2) and the upcoming
integrated resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, announces C2 has
been accredited with the esteemed third-party accreditation for
Responsible Gaming -- RG Check, establishing C2 as the first in
Europe to receive the endorsement. The achievement further
establishes Melco as the first and only integrated resort operator
in the world to be recognized by RG Check in all its jurisdictions
of operations. The accreditation has been awarded to all four C2
venues, namely Limassol, Nicosia, Ayia Napa and Paphos. Tied to
Melco’s commitment to safeguarding the community’s wellbeing is its
effort to promote Responsible Gaming. Melco surpasses mandated
regulatory requirements in all its jurisdictions of operation, and
seeks continuous improvement to ensure a fair and safe experience
for all guests.
C2’s RG Check accreditation is a demonstration
of Melco’s commitment to Responsible Gaming across its global
operations. As announced earlier (link to release), the Company was
the first in Macau and the Philippines to attain RG Check
certifications. Melco’s entire global portfolio, including Altira
Macau, City of Dreams Macau, Studio City, City of Dreams Manila,
and now Cyprus’ C2, are accredited by RG Check, making Melco the
only operator to receive RG Check certifications for its entire
portfolio in Macau, the Philippines and Cyprus.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of
Melco, said, “Melco is dedicated to being the industry’s
leader in the promotion of Responsible Gaming. Providing a safe and
fair gaming experience for guests continues to be at the core of
the Company’s commitment to society. The sustainable development
and continued implementation of a Responsible Gaming culture is
prioritized within every jurisdiction that we operate. We wish to
thank the RG Check organizers for the honor, and our colleagues in
Cyprus for making this achievement possible.”
Ms. Shelley White, CEO of Responsible
Gambling Council (RGC), said, “RGC is thrilled that Melco
has once again demonstrated its commitment to responsible gaming by
achieving the RG Check accreditation in Cyprus for each of its four
operating Cyprus Casinos properties. This is the third jurisdiction
in which Melco has successfully completed the RG Check
Accreditation. Throughout this process, Melco has demonstrated its
transparency as an operator and has made duty of care a priority in
its operations. In particular, we commend Melco on a best in class
score in the Standard Areas of RG Policy, Strategy and Culture
which recognizes Melco’s strong responsible gaming leadership and
its comprehensive and integrated approach to building a responsible
gaming culture that demonstrates awareness of the potential harms
caused by gambling, as well as prevention and mitigation
measures. RG Check is an invaluable tool for managing risk and
increasing the effectiveness of RG programming. RGC is proud to
provide continuous support to Melco’s harm minimization efforts
throughout their properties around the world.”
RG Check is the world’s most comprehensive and
rigorous responsible gaming accreditation program. It is designed
to meet or exceed all existing responsible gaming regulatory
requirements and is valid for three years. Accreditation is
reviewed by a prestigious and independent panel of responsible
gaming specialists.
About Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Limited
The Company, with its American depositary shares
listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a
developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in
Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau
(www.altiramacau.com), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau
and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated
resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the
Mocha Clubs (www.mochaclubs.com), which comprise the largest
non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau.
The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City
(www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated
resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary
of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila
(www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the
Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company is
currently developing City of Dreams Mediterranean
(www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy) in the Republic of Cyprus, which is
expected to be the largest and premier integrated destination
resort in Europe. The Company is currently operating a temporary
casino, the first authorized casino in the Republic of Cyprus, and
is licensed to operate four satellite casinos (“Cyprus Casinos”).
Upon the opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean, the Company will
continue to operate the satellite casinos while operation of the
temporary casino will cease. For more information about the
Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.
The Company is strongly supported by its single
largest shareholder, Melco International Development Limited, a
company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited and is substantially owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who
is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company.
For media enquiries, please
contact:Chimmy LeungExecutive Director, Corporate
Communications Tel: +852 3151 3765Email:
chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com
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