Pursuits

Batman Ride, 400-Foot Ferris Wheel Aimed at Reviving Macau

Mariah Carey to star in opening of Melco's $3.2 billion casino
Studio City promoted in movie with DiCaprio, De Niro and Pitt

Studio City casino resort, developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., opens today in Macau.
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By Daniela Wei and Christopher Palmeri

October 26, 2015 at 10:00 PM UTC

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October 27, 2015 at 9:10 AM UTC

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The Batman ride in Macau’s Studio City isn’t just about rescuing Gotham City. The $3.2 billion casino resort’s owner Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. is also hoping it’ll draw a new kind of thrill-seeker to the world’s biggest gambling hub.

Offering a Batplane flight and a high-speed car chase, the simulation adventure is a key attraction in Melco’s hotel and entertainment complex, which opened in Macau today. Studio City is the latest test of the former Portuguese colony’s ability to attract visitors wanting to play on more than gaming tables and slot machines.