Galaxy Entertainment Strikes Success at the International Gaming Awards

Winning Casino Operator of the Year Australia/Asia & The World's Best Casino / Integrated Resort 2011

HONG KONG, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited ("GEG" or "the Group") (HKEx stock code: 27), won two top awards at the prestigious International Gaming Awards ceremony in London on Monday. The Group received the Casino Operator of the Year Australia/Asia award, and Galaxy Macau™ was recognised as The World's Best Casino / Integrated Resort of the Year. Furthermore, GEG's StarWorld Hotel & Casino was shortlisted in the Casino VIP Room of the Year category.

This is the first year in which the International Gaming Awards has presented a gaming 'Oscar' for the Best Casino/Integrated Resort, and the shortlist comprised the most high-profile integrated resort properties from around the world. This is the fourth major award that Galaxy Macau™ has won since opening in May 2011, including the most recently announced "2011 Best Integrated Resort" award at the Top Travel Awards in Beijing in December 2011.

Dr. Che-woo Lui, Chairman of GEG said, "We are delighted to receive such encouraging global recognition for our achievements and success in delivering our vision. GEG's objective has always been to build a unique identity, and develop our casinos and resorts to a world class standard. These awards not only recognize this vision, but are also a great endorsement of our management team's endeavor and the passion of our devoted staff to succeed.

"We have never sought to replicate Las Vegas, instead we developed Galaxy Macau™to be a truly integrated and Asian Centric Resort for the Asian market. Combining the inspiration of Asia's long and distinguished history with world class hospitality, we are proud to have created a globally recognized standard and defined a new category in the industry especially in the Asia Pacific region. We are also delighted that GEG is helping Macau diversify into an international tourism and leisure destination."

The 550,000 square metre Galaxy Macau™ opened on May 15th, 2011 and offers a number of game-changing features and amenities which help make Galaxy Macau™ the most complete holiday destination in Macau:

• The most luxurious accommodation, from three of the world's leading hotel brands: the ultra exclusive Banyan Tree Macau which offers 250 suites; the 500-room Hotel Okura Macau and the five-star Galaxy Hotel which offers 1,500 rooms.
• The 52,000 square metre Grand Resort Deck, where the 4,000 square meter Skytop Wave Pool with 350 tonnes of white sand create a 150-metre long shoreline, with waves reaching as high as 1.5 metres.
• 10 luxurious Floating Villas and Private Cabanas alongside the Banyan Tree Pool at the Grand Resort Deck.
• The renowned award-winning Banyan Tree Spa offers World-Class relaxation with myriad Asian health and beauty treatments and therapies.
• The Tropical and Japanese Gardens which are two of the endless leisure facilities for the whole family.
• More than 50 predominantly Asian food and beverage outlets which are tailored to the needs of different customers.
• The world's first Macallan Whisky Bar, replicating the unique hospitality of the Scottish Highlands, with heavy oak-wood panelling and classical furniture harking back to centuries long past, and a selection of over 350 whiskies.
• A number of Wow Features to give its guests the finest possible experience from the moment of entering Galaxy Macau™, including The Fortune Diamond that is located in the main lobby - a mammoth three-meter gem that rises before your very eyes from behind a waterfall; The Wishing Crystals which is a marvel of interaction and numerous gems rise from the entrance lobby to offer words of blessings; and The Galaxy Laserama which is one of the largest laser shows in the world, with eight showings a night and a different spectacle every time.  
• A wide range of entertainment facilities including Macau's first modern 3D Cineplex.

About International Gaming Awards (IGA)

The International Gaming Awards (IGA) is the Oscars of the gaming community which held its fifth extravagant awards ceremony in London, England. IGA offers a unique opportunity to meet, mix and mingle with architects of change. The prestigious awards event unites industry professionals from all around the world. It focuses on highlighting the achievements of online and land-based professionals across various sectors of gaming. The Judging panel consists of leading international industry professionals, specialized journalists, analysts, investors and consultants. Using their industry knowledge and professionalism within gaming, they judged entries in 18 categories. For more details, please visit http://gaming-awards.com.  

About Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited (HKEx stock code: 27)

Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited ("GEG"), through its subsidiary, Galaxy Casino, S.A., holds a Macau gaming concession.  GEG is authorized to carry out casino games of chance in Macau, which is the only legal gaming location in China.

GEG recently opened its flagship integrated resort Galaxy Macau™ which is located in Cotai. GEG also owns and operates the luxury 5-Star property StarWorld Hotel and Casino which is located in the Macau peninsula. GEG is committed to expand and diversify its entertainment offerings and enrich Macau's tourism experience to become a global centre of tourism and recreation.

For more details, please visit www.galaxyentertainment.com.

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