Macau executive council introduces new tobacco control bill Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacauTaxation July 1, 2015 0Macau was once a gambling haven as casinos provided gamblers with VIP treatment in order to attract them and keep...
Casino stocks increase after Macau announces new visa rules Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationChinaGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacauCrimeRacketeeringFinancial Fraud July 1, 2015 0Macau, the biggest gambling hub in the world, is located just an hour away by ferry from Mainland China. Some...
Crackdown on junket operators causes Macau hotel prices to plummet Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsEconomy/FinanceMacau June 29, 2015 1Hotel rooms are in excess in Macau due to the Chinese government crackdown on Junkets. About 80 to 90 percent...
Okada’s Universal Entertainment sued for US$3.42 billion by shareholder Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsJapanBriberyFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPhilippines June 27, 2015 0According to a filing with the Japanese stock exchange as reported on Asian news outlet GGRAsia, Universal Entertainment Corp shareholder,...
Cyprus casino vote Thursday; easy passage predicted Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsCyprusEconomy/Finance June 27, 2015 0The government of Cyprus is reportedly satisfied with all amendments and changes that have occurred with the country’s casino authorization bill...
First Figure 8 Ferris Wheel nearing completion in Cotai, Macau Bernard Richter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesThe Players LoungeMacau June 26, 2015 0MACAU, June 25, 2015 — Melco Crown Entertainment, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities in Asia,...
Head Hunter targets unemployed Atlantic City casino workers Renee Kingsley U.S.A.Casino NewsCasino openingsEmployment & CareersNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipanNew Jersey June 26, 2015 0New Jersey’s gambling industry went through a real rough patch in 2014 and gambling revenue from Atlantic City’s casinos significantly...
Macau casino revenues continue to decline Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaEconomy/FinanceMacau June 24, 2015 0On June 23rd 2015, it was reported that the losing streak of Macau is set to continue. The gambling revenue...
Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino refuses to cooperate with commission Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsCasino CheatingGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingConspiracyCrimeRacketeeringFines, Lawsuits & LitigationFinancial FraudNorthern Mariana Islands June 24, 2015 0The Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino located on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) was hit with a...
Grand Korea inks real estate deal with Incheon Airport to build casino Renee Kingsley Tribal GamingCasino proposalsCasino NewsCasino project updatesAsian Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsSouth Korea June 23, 2015 0South Korea’s gambling industry is growing at a rapid pace and gambling establishments are always on the lookout for prime...
Finance minister wants casino approval in Thailand Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationLas VegasCasino proposalsCasino NewsIllegal BookmakingUnlicensed OperationAsian Casino NewsCrimeThailand June 23, 2015 0Thailand known as the ‘land of smiles’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia and one of...
Ourgame buys World Poker Tour for $35 million from bwin.party Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsPokerMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships June 22, 2015 0In an all cash sale, Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment Plc has offloaded the World Poker Tour to Hong Kong listed Ourgame...
14 arrested in China for attracting gamblers Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsChinaCrimeSouth Korea June 21, 2015 0On Friday, Asian news agency Yonhap reported that Chinese authorities had arrested 14 South Koreans on Wednesday for allegedly trying...
Macau gaming revenue continues decline; government cuts spending Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau June 20, 2015 0Lionel Leong Vai-tac, Secretariat for Economy and Finance in Macau said on Thursday that June gaming revenues may be as...
Morgan Stanley says Macau casino decline caused by drop in VIP customers Renee Kingsley Las VegasCasino NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacauNevada June 19, 2015 0Morgan Stanley Research Asia Ltd recently completed a detailed study of the casino industry in Macau and has concluded that...