Newly-opened Philippine integrated resort Okada Manila planning to close the year with the official launch of its casino operations on December 30.

The announcement comes after the $2.4-billion casino resort secured a notice to commence casino operations from state gambling regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), last December 21.

Under the terms of the deal with PAGCOR, Okada Manila’s casino operations will start under a provisional license. A permanent license is expected to be granted at a later stage.

Okada Manila, developed by Philippines-based Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., opened its doors to the public last December 21—an event referred to by the venue’s promoter as a “preview period.” The official opening for the resort, which sits on a 44-hectare property, will take place at the end of February 2017, Tiger Resorts said in a statement.