Imperial Pacific reports US$1.56 bln VIP roll in August

Casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holding Ltd. generated US$1.56 billion (MOP 12.5 billion) in VIP table game rolling chip turnover at its temporary casino on the Island of Saipan in August, according to its filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange last Friday. Compared to US$1.74 billion seen in July, the amount represents a decrease of 10.9 per cent. As at the end of June, the company was operating 16 VIP gaming tables on the island, in addition to 32 mass gaming tables and 144 electronic table games and slot machines. The operator expects to unveil its new casino-resort project on the archipelago, Imperial Pacific Resort, by the coming Chinese New Year in January-end.