The Islamic State group says one of its operatives "carried out killing and hurting until he died a martyr" at a Manila casino complex. The statement was issued by the group Friday.
Earlier Friday a gunman entered the Resorts World Manila complex and set fire to the gambling tables, unleashing smoke that authorities say killed 36 people. The gunman fled with $2 million in stolen casino chips, then forced his way into a room in an adjoining hotel and killed himself.
Philippine authorities have said they suspect the man was trying to rob the casino and that there was no evidence it was a terrorist attack.