MANILA, July 11 (Reuters) - Okada Manila, the Philippine casino at the centre of a bitter dispute about its ownership, online casino saw a pick up in visitors in June from the month before, management said.

Foot traffic climbed 8% from May and was around 74% of its pre-pandemic level, it said in a statement, adding the casino planned to open more shops and add entertainment attractions.

"With the economy and borders opening up, Okada Manila is expected to sustain the momentum," management said in the statement as it held its first news conference since it took physical control of the online casino on May 31.

Filipino associates of Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada seized the $3.3 billion casino, which is owned by Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment, ousting its previous management with the help of private security guards and online casino local police.