Macao Studio City will be developed on an approximately 35-acre site strategically located next to the new Lotus Bridge immigration checkpoint, linking the complex directly to Zhuhai’s Hengqin Island. Expected Opening Phase 1 was to be later this year but a2zCasino.eu understands that this project has now being suspended, with the earliest target opening of early 2012. Looking at the last on-site camera shot dated 16 January 2009, we doubt this very much.

Macao Studio City as of 19 Jan 2009
In cooperation with Melco Crown Entertainment which owns one of the only six gaming licenses in Macau, New Cotai LLC plans to create 500,000 square feet of gaming facilities comprising more than 400 gaming tables at Macao Studio City.

Macau Studio City
In phase I alone, some of the world’s most recognized hotel brands are also anticipated to partner with Macao Studio City to create over 2,000 luxurious guest rooms and suites, including Marriott International, Inc., which has entered into a letter of intent with the joint venture to manage both a Marriott hotel and a Ritz-Carlton hotel on the property. This exciting new venture will also include in phase I a new 6-star boutique hotel concept to be created by Mr. David Tang, founder of the China Clubs and Shanghai Tang, which will be called The Tang Hotel.
Games
Gaming Area: 500,000 sq ft
Gaming Tables x 400