Stanley Ho, the big boss of Macau gaming for more than 40 years, opens his answer to the Sands and Wynn this Sunday: the Grand Lisboa.
When the first phase of the 47-storey Grand Lisboa opens on February 11, SJM will be competing on a level playing field, says Frank McFadden, President, JV and business developments for SJM.
“With this new product we bring to the market, we are ready to compete on a new, level playing field,” he says.
“The fact that we’re opening a new building gives us the opportunity to update and modernize our product. It’s an evolutionary step that enables us to compete. It’s a comfortable process, one that help us to evolve and improve.”
On Sunday, the Grand Lisboa will open with 240 tables and 480 slots. “And if we can squeeze in more, we will,” McFadden adds with a smile.
Don Alfonso, an Italian restaurant featuring Chef Alfonso Iaccarino; The Eight; the Crystal lounge and deli; The Grand Buffet; the Noodle & Congee Corner and a Round-The-Clock Coffee Shop are also anticipated to open on Sunday.
Louis Ng, Director and COO of SJM estimates 50 – 60,000 people will visit the Grand Lisboa on an average day and to attract people, they will be holding lucky draws for players at the tables throughout the day at 10-15 minute intervals.
The new Grand Lisboa is connected by footbridge with the original Hotel Lisboa which Stanley Ho opened back in 1971.
