EASTERN Cape-based tourism and leisure industry company, Emfuleni Resorts, was named successful applicant for the Port Elizabeth casino licence on Friday. The application projects more than R530-million in new investment and 3200 permanent new jobs. Chairperson, one GT Boltina, says Emfuleni’s success in the highly competitive Port Elizabeth casino licence race will guarantee the long-term sustainability of strategic tourism assets in the Fish River and Wild Coast regions. The casino component of the development should open in March/April 2000, with the overall project due for completion in August or September.