GENTING MALAYSIA 
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Under the Partnership, GPTARP will apply to the relevant authorities in the State of Florida for a relocation of GPTARP's non-profit thoroughbred permit ("Permit") and for the issuance of necessary licenses, sufficient to authorize the operations of slot machines, card room, pari- mutuel simulcast and intertrack wagering by the Partnership at Resorts World Omni Center.
The agreement is to be completed upon the receipt of all requisite approvals, including the relocation of the Permit and issuance of corresponding licenses.
As part of its overall business strategy and the Group's expansion plans in the US, GENM continually evaluates opportunities to expand in the leisure, hospitality and entertainment sector. The Partnership is the initial step towards enabling GENM to create a leisure and entertainment resort, which includes a gaming facility with 2,000 slot machines in Miami, Florida, US.
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About Genting Malaysia
GENM is one of the leading leisure and hospitality corporations in the world. Listed on Bursa Malaysia with approximately RM24 billion in market capitalization, GENM owns and operates major properties including Resorts World Genting, Resorts World Casino New York City and casinos in the United Kingdom.
Resorts World Genting is a premier leisure and entertainment resort in Malaysia. Equipped with over 9,000 rooms spread across 6 hotels, theme parks and entertainment attractions, over 200 dining and retail outlets, international shows and business convention facilities, Resorts World Genting was previously voted the World's Leading Casino Resort (2005, 2007-2010) and Asia's Leading Casino Resort (2005-2010) by World Travel Awards.
In Malaysia, GENM also owns and operates Resorts World Kijal (formerly Awana Kijal Golf, Beach & Spa Resort) in Terengganu and Resorts World Langkawi (formerly Awana Porto Malai) in Langkawi.
In the United Kingdom, GENM is one of the largest casino operators in the UK and a leading innovator in the provision of high quality customer-focused gaming. It operates 6 casinos in London and 35 casinos in the UK provinces. The Group is presently developing a leisure and entertainment complex at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, to be known as Resorts World Birmingham.
In the US, GENM operates Resorts World Casino New York City, a video lottery facility at the Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City. As the first such facility located in the city, the resort presents a premier entertainment hub providing the ultimate gaming and entertainment experience, with approximately 5,000 gaming machines, shows, events and culinary delights.
The Group recently launched Resorts World Bimini in the Bahamas. Resorts World Bimini contains a casino, villas, other accommodations, restaurants and bars, resort amenities and the largest marina in the Bahamas. The Group also operates the Bimini SuperFast, a 32,000-ton cruise ship that sails between Miami and Bimini.
GENM is a member of the Genting Group, one of Asia's leading and best-managed multinationals. The Genting Group is the collective name for Genting Berhad, its subsidiaries and associates, which have significant interests in leisure & hospitality, power generation, palm plantation, property development, biotechnology and oil & gas related activities.
For more information, visit http://www.gentingmalaysia.com
For information on the major properties of Genting Malaysia
Resorts World Genting, visit www.rwgenting.com
Genting Casinos UK Limited, visit www.gentingcasinos.co.ukResorts World Casino New York City, visit www.rwnewyork.comResorts World Birmingham, visit www.resortsworldbirmingham.co.ukResorts World Miami, visit www.rwmiami.com
Resorts World Bimini, visit www.rwbimini.com
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About RW Omni
RW Omni is the owner and operator of Resorts World Omni Center in the city of Miami, Florida, US.
Resorts World Omni Center is a commercial property development located at Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, US, comprising a 527-room Hilton Hotel, office and retail space and parking garage.
About GPTARP, GPRA, FHBPA and FTBOA
GPTARP is the rightful and lawful holder of a permit to conduct thoroughbred racing pursuant to
Florida Satutes, at the location described in the Permit.
GPRA is the owner and operator of Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino, located in Florida, US. GPRA is the holder of a valid, active pari-mutuel permit to conduct thoroughbred racing at its facility located in Broward County, granted pursuant to Florida Statues. GPRA is also qualified to hold a license to conduct slot machine gaming as authorized under the Laws of Florida.
The FHBPA is an association set up to promote the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing in the
State of Florida, US.
The FTBOA is a not-for-profit association which represents more than 1,300 Thoroughbred breeders and owners who breed, raise, train and race horses born in the State of Florida, US.
Vice President - Corporate Affairs
Genting Malaysia Berhad
Tel: 603 2333 3110
Fax: 603 2333 3212
Email : chenghock.teh@genting.com
Katherine Chew
Vice President - Public Relations & Communications
Genting Malaysia Berhad
Tel: 603 6101 1118
Fax: 603 6105 2911
Email : katherine.chew@rwgenting.com
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