Paloma Mian Esmeria in PAGCOR Parañaque

D&G Dancer - PAGCOR Parañaque

PAGCOR Parañaque greeted the new decade with a bang! On the 28th of January this year, a succession of activities was held for the customers of the branch. The event was called “Redefined Experience” because the fusion of different events seem to have a voice of its own saying “2010, here we come!” It wowed the patrons of the branch and new guests. It drove most of them to the conclusion that PAGCOR Parañaque has gone beyond the usual entertainment it offers.

Redefined Experience started with a dance number from D&G in attractive animal-inspired costumes, you’d think you were in some other country other than the Philippines. Simultaneous with this introduction is the branch’s first Super6 tournament for this year with (4) four Super6 tables held at LeBistro. You would see the excited exchange of glances by the audience as they await the winner for the tournament. More so since a good set of prizes awaited the winners. The fourth (4th) placer will receive P20, 000 worth of Free Bet Certificates (FBC) which can be immediately wagered at the gaming tables. The third (3rd)placer will get 10% of the pot money and P30, 000 worth of FBC. The second (2nd) prize for the event will also be awarded with a bigger share of the pot money which is 20% and P40, 000 FBC. The champion of the event will not just get the bulk of the pot money, 70% and P60, 000 worth of FBC but also a mini laptop. The satisfaction of the participants in the outcome seemed to invite a Super6 tournament to follow in PAGCOR Parañaque soon. Do watch out for the next tournament.

Thrilled in getting the experience to be a card dealer for the night, Paloma Mian Esmeria answered all questions by the hosts of the event `for the night. She was picked as the celebrity dealer. When asked how she felt after practice in dealing baccarat, she answered jovially. “And dali-dali lang pala magdeal. Excited na nga ako. Inaantay ko na mag-umpisa!” (“It is easy to deal the game, contrary to what I thought. I am even excited now. I am actually waiting for the real game to start.”) “So come and play with me!” she added with a playful laugh as she did her best to charm the customers into joining her in the baccarat table. Her charming jokes lured both local and Korean patrons into enjoying the deals in the Jetsetter area. Everyone couldn’t help but notice the star struck-stare of one Korean VIP player at the celebrity.

It was indeed a festive night because there were more surprises in store for everyone present. Max Bet II’s “unveiling” added awe because the major prize of the raffle draw on March 31, 2010 is a luxury white BMW 116i shown in the main gaming area. Qualifying for a raffle coupon for the Max Bet II is easy. A maximum bet on any baccarat table entitles the player to two (2) raffle stubs and one (1) raffle stub for ½ of the maximum bet. Also for every P500 proposition bet(tie, super six, pair), the player is entitled to 1 raffle stub. (continue reading…)

Paloma Mian Esmeria in PAGCOR Parañaque

I couldn’t help but let out a sound of bewilderment when I felt something was moving behind me and beside me. I was actually standing in the middle of the Gaming Area to watch the much anticipated unveiling of the major prize for Max Bet II. When I looked up in the ledges around me, there were dancers grinding to the lively beat of “I Got a Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas. I sensed slight recognition for them then I realized they were the Cuban dancers from the ongoing show, “Flow” of PAGCOR at the Parañaque Grand Theatre. Then one by one, a group of vibrant Filipino dancers started to dance with the foreigners to the tune of the music. This livened up the whole gaming area and the customers started to flock to where the music was coming from.
Just as the music was about to hit the finale, a sleek and shiny white BMW 116i was unveiled and driven to the center of the stage in the main gaming area. PAGCOR Parañaque General Manager Roberto C. Reyes then walked upstage and gave a short message to the patrons of PAGCOR. “This is PAGCOR Parañaque’s way of thanking our customers for their continued patronage through the years.” The GM said with an excited smile. (continue reading…)

This year would be my tenth year in the gaming industry, two of which were spent in Europe and the next  eight in  PAGCOR. Truth to tell, I never lasted this long with any company. It is partly age catching up with me (which means am no longer that restless) but also because my stay with PAGCOR has been enough to support  the family and is emotionally rewarding as well.

The  rewards have been in the form of  friends and networks I’ve made through the years. A few contemporaries have come and gone, either because they chose to work in a different field or moved to greener pastures. Still, there’s something that binds all of us – all those years working as a Pagcorian, most especially in the casino where there’s never a boring moment.

Here are just some of the things that working in PAGCOR taught me: (continue reading…)