“The Company has been looking to invest in the Nepali tourism and recreation industry since 2011 and we are confident the Kathmandu development represents a huge opportunity given its proximity to India and China’s massive and growing middle class and Nepal’s cultural affinity with its Southern neighbour,” SHL CEO Mike Bolsover said in a statement.

“The casino is primarily aimed at providing expanded gaming opportunities for customers from the growing Indian, Chinese and Bangladeshi markets, and also services the expatriate community living in Nepal,” the statement added. Currently open daily from 6 pm to 2 am, the company is planning to operate it 24/7 in the near future, according to SHL which also has plans to operate a hotel and conference resort in Bhairahawa.

SHL is a gaming investment company, which provides leasing and revenue sharing solutions for casinos across the Asia Pacific region. The company is engaged in planning, executing, and operating slot machines and electronic casino table games in Macau, the Philippines, Vietnam, Northern Marianas, Cambodia, Laos and on cruise ships touring international waters.