Malaysian firm announces plan to build world’s largest cruise ship casino Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino Cruise ShipsMalaysia January 9, 2017 0In Malaysia, a firm named Podiumspot Capital Group has reportedly announced plans to build the world’s largest floating casino as...
Under-construction Saipan casino changes probable opening date Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesSaipanLabor Relations January 5, 2017 4In the Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Islands, casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has declared that the first...
Cheating Chinese gambler sentenced to 14 weeks in Singapore jail Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino CheatingSingapore January 3, 2017 0In Singapore, a 34-year-old gambler from mainland China has been sentenced to serve 14 weeks in jail after pleading guilty...
December marks fifth month of Macau recovery Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau January 2, 2017 0December marked the fifth month in a row that Macau’s gambling economy showed year-on-year increases, but the first seven months...
Interpol possibly involved in November Philippine call center raid Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaCasino closuresMoney LaunderingData ProtectionFinancial FraudPhilippines January 2, 2017 0In Singapore, the Straights Times print edition reported on December 31 that The International Criminal Police Organization ICPO or INTERPOL,...
Foreign tourists to help Macau revival in 2017 Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau December 29, 2016 0Macau’s effort to reinvent itself by premiering more family-friendly attractions is reportedly set to pay off next year as the...
Okada wants to branch out and make Philippines the ‘next Hawaii’ Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCasino NewsPhilippines December 28, 2016 0The man behind the soon to open US$2.4 billion Okada Manila, Japanese pachinko tycoon Kazuo Okada, is looking to expand...
Singapore casino market to be overshadowed by Philippines, according to Okada Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinancePhilippinesSingapore December 22, 2016 0Japanese casino magnate, entrepreneur, and chairman of Universal Entertainment Corporation, Kazuo Okada, says that the gambling market in the Philippines...
Macau sees higher November hotel occupancy rate as average room price drops Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNew HotelsMacau December 21, 2016 0The average daily hotel occupancy rate in Macau increased by 6.6% year-on-year last month to hit 91.6% while the median...
Analysts believe Japan’s casino industry will follow legislation similar to Singapore Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsJapanSingapore December 19, 2016 0Japan passed a gambling bill earlier this month that approved the development of integrated resorts in the country. The casino...
Second new tower approved for Jupiters Hotel And Casino Gold Coast Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaNew HotelsCasino project updates December 16, 2016 0In Australia, casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has announced that it has received official government approval to build...
Crown Resorts to abandon Alon Las Vegas and dispose more of its stake in Macau casinos Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasAustraliaCasino expansion projectsChinaEconomy/FinanceMacau December 15, 2016 0Crown Resorts is shuffling the deck. The Australian gambling giant had planned a demerger of its international assets and also...
Landmark legislation in Japan legalizes casinos for first time Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsNew HotelsEconomy/Finance December 14, 2016 0Early Thursday, in an extended session of the Diet, Japan‘s parliament passed a bill making casinos legal in the country....
Paysafe Group shares plunge following illegal gambling allegations: Paysafe vociferously denies Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTechnologyOnline Gambling NewsCrimeUnited Kingdom December 14, 2016 0Shares in London-listed online payment systems provider Paysafe Group plunged almost 38% yesterday following an accusation that some of its...
Top 10 casino industry trends for 2017 identified by Spectrum Gaming Group Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling News December 14, 2016 0Spectrum Gaming Group, a New Jersey-based independent research and professional services firm, has for the thirteenth year compiled its Top...