One could never accuse Dae Sik Han of resting on his laurels. The Korean-born businessman has been the driving force behind the emergence of the Clark Freeport Zone – located around two hours by car north of Manila – as a rising force on the Asian gaming landscape.
The brains behind local market leader Hann Casino Resort, it is Han’s vision that has prompted rivals to up their game in pursuit, as evidenced by recent renovation and expansion works at nearby Royce and D’Heights and a looming redevelopment of Hotel Stotsenberg, home of Casino Plus.
Recognizing the threat, Han has commissioned a substantial extension to his existing casino at Hann Casino Resort, which is due for completion in December and will add around 50% more slot machines and 40% more mass tables on top of the existing 1,000 slots and 200 tables.
More importantly, Han is pushing forward with the more ambitious Hann Reserve, located on 450 hectares of land in nearby New Clark City.
The project is described as an “integrated leisure and lifestyle development”, not only providing a luxury experience for local and international tourists but adding a mixed-use commercial center, retail, residences, an international school, a casino and three 18-hole golf courses alongside PGA-accredited player development facilities.
