While passenger traffic in Davao may not be as busy as other holiday destinations such as Boracay and Puerto Princesa, the Mindanao city is a wonderful place that offers culture and entertainment, and one of the most fascinating things you’ll discover in Davao is the cultural diversity of people.
The ethnic structure of Davao is quite interesting with Visayans and mix of smaller cultural groups like the Aeta. Foreigners residing in Davao include Koreans, Chinese and Americans, but the Japanese make up a huge chunk of this demographic, which is not at all surprising given our history with Japan. Though Tokyo may consist of luxuries that one simply cannot have living in Davao, one of the draws of Mindanao’s most populous city is legalized gambling. The Japanese government is currently reviewing a bill that would lift the ban on gambling, giving residents the option to visit brick and mortar casinos rather than fly to Southeast Asia or find an online portal that accommodates Japanese players. But living in the Philippines allows the Japanese to gamble without having to wait for casino liberalization. The casinos in Davao might not compare to Resorts World or City of Dreams in Manila, however the facilities in Davao have just enough to satisfy your gambling fix.
PAGCOR Casino Filipino Davao
Just a short 10-minute ride from the airport is the city’s largest casino that spans over 11,870 square feet. Casino Filipino Davao houses 206 gaming machines, a poker table and 20 other table games. It’s located in the Grand Regal Hotel where you’ll find the most amazing views of Mt. Apo, Davao Gulf and Samal Island.
Casino Filipino VIP Club
Towards the city center is Casino Filipino VIP Club in Apo View Hotel, consisting of 137 slot and video poker machines. The games here allow you to bet as low as 5 centavos, thus if you want to gamble but don’t feel like taking any big risks with your money, consider playing at this casino.
Metro Card Club
If poker is where your heart is at, then the Metro Card Club on Quirino Street is the place to be. As a poker-only gambling house, you’ll find yourself amongst some of the toughest players in town, so make sure to bring your A-game when you pay a visit. The club is open every day until 3am.
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