Macau’s chief gaming regulator expected to step down this November Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau October 29, 2015 2Manuel Joaquim das Neves, the chief gaming regulator in Macau has played a key role in Macau’s anti-corruption crackdown as he...
Sea route to Tigre de Cristal casino proposed by high ranking Russian envoy Lars Jones New HotelsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMacauRussiaRussia October 27, 2015 0Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Yury Trutnev visited the newly opened Tigre de...
Lack of gaming tables puts Macau Melco Crown’s investors in a tough spot Renee Kingsley Casino NewsCasino openingsAsian Casino NewsMacau October 26, 2015 0When Melco Crown Entertainment decided to build yet another casino in the biggest gambling hub in the world, there were...
Baha Mar lays off 2,000 staff as talks continue Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesBahamasLabor Relations October 24, 2015 0The project of the Baha Mar resort casino is having problems yet again as 2,000 employees have now been laid...
Top architects apprehensive about Brisbane casino project Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesLicensesOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships October 20, 2015 0After Echo Entertainment was chosen over competitor James Packer’s Queens Wharf Greenland Crown project to redevelop the Brisbane Queen’s Wharf...
Macau authorities arrest South Korean casino workers for enticing Chinese gamblers Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationGaming Industry NewsAsian Casino NewsMacauFines, Lawsuits & LitigationSouth Korea October 20, 2015 0Macau’s casino industry used to enlist special junket operators whose main role was to target VIP gamblers from Mainland China...
Parisian Macau’s Eiffel Tower has topping out ceremony Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsNew HotelsGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesAsian Casino NewsMacau October 16, 2015 0Sands China Ltd’s newly appointed president and chief operating officer Wilfred Wong began his tenure yesterday with a significant milestone for...
Macau’s Studio City downgrades its hotel from 5 star to 4 star to adapt to tourism price drop Renee Kingsley World Casino NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau October 16, 2015 0Macau’s casino industry lost over $100 billion during the last 18 months due to the anti-corruption crackdown which scared away...
Echo Entertainment target Australia’s Chinese visitors Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaGaming Industry NewsOnline Gambling News October 13, 2015 0Australia’s casino bosses are predicting that tourism could be the next gold rush. Mineral extraction – not only gold –...
Baha Mar Resort negotiations begin again Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesBahamasBankruptcy October 9, 2015 0The stalled project of the Baha Mar Resort may soon begin again as several groups met yesterday to begin negotiations...
Casino’s in Cambodia can turn into a playground for money launderers Renee Kingsley CambodiaCasino CheatingMoney LaunderingAsian Casino NewsMacauConspiracyCrimeRacketeering October 7, 2015 0The casino industry in Cambodia is continuing to grow as gambling establishments and junket operators promote Cambodia’s casino industry to...
Jeju Dream Tower to open second half of 2018 Lars Jones Casino openingsNew HotelsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsSouth Korea October 6, 2015 0Lotte Tour Development Co. Ltd is said to have approval to build the second largest casino hotel complex on Jeju Island off...
MGM Cotai plans on focusing on tourist-friendly environment Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau October 6, 2015 0MGM Resorts is currently constructing their second casino in Macau. For the MGM Cotai, the company plans on focusing on...
Macau Golden Week suffers visitor decrease due to Typhoon Mujigae Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsChinaEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau October 5, 2015 0Macau’s department of gaming recently confirmed that gaming revenue has fallen for the 16th consecutive month. This drop in gaming...
NagaCorp’s year-to-date gaming revenue up 47% D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau October 4, 2015 0NagaCorp Ltd reported unaudited data to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday of almost U.S. $400 million GGR for the...