Vietnamese legislation could spell “death knell” for Cambodian border casinos Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCambodiaEconomy/Finance January 25, 2017 0Last week’s decision by Vietnam to partially lift its long-standing ban on locals gambling at casinos in the Asian nation...
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...
Cotai Strip transportation re-think needed to improve mass-market appeal Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMacau December 13, 2016 0Casinos in the Cotai Strip district of Macau need to address transportation issues and allow visiting players to more easily...
The 13 on track to open “in the first quarter of 2017” Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNew HotelsMacau December 12, 2016 0In Macau, The 13 Holdings Limited has reportedly announced that its coming $1.4 billion The 13 luxury hotel is on...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and opposition clash over proposed casino bill Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationJapan December 8, 2016 0Gaming analysts and political pundits have predicted that Japan could lift the ban on the gambling industry as Prime Minister...
MGM Resorts International chief worried by Donald Trump presidency Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino News November 14, 2016 0After publicly endorsing Hillary Clinton in August, Jim Murren, Chief Executive Officer for MGM Resorts International, has now speculated that...
Imminent license award for Cyprus casino consortium Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesCyprus November 12, 2016 0After last week winning the right to build and operate the first integrated casino resort in Cyprus, the consortium led...
Hard Rock International willing to make major investment into Japan casino industry Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceJapan November 7, 2016 0Hard Rock International is known for its popular music themed hotels, restaurants and casinos across the world. The privately held...
Analysts believe Japan could become second largest gaming market Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationJapan October 28, 2016 0Japan has contemplated for years about changing its gaming laws that would allow integrated resorts (IR) consisting of casinos, hotels...
Chinese Authorities reported to have arrested 10 junket operators in continued Crown Resorts crackdown Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaChinaUnlicensed OperationMacau October 26, 2016 0The Australian newspaper has reported that Chinese authorities have continued their crackdown on gambling promoters in Mainland China and have...
Queensland government officially approves Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino license for Star Entertainment Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaLicenses October 15, 2016 0Star Entertainment announced on October 14 that it had received an official casino license from the Queensland government to proceed...
Casino opponents host demonstration in Taipei urging voters to reject Taiwan casino referendum Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTaiwan September 27, 2016 0A referendum will be on the ballot this October asking Penghu voters whether or not casinos should be allowed in...
Bloomberry Resorts Corp plans to develop its second casino in Quezon City Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsCasino mogulsPhilippines September 19, 2016 0Bloomberry Resorts Corp which operates the Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila Bay has reported that its casino is currently...
Galaxy net profit available to shareholders $2.6 billion H1, up 26% year-on-year Martin Chua Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau August 25, 2016 0Galaxy Entertainment Group (HKEx stock code: 27) seems to have mastered the difficult Macau market ahead of its competitors and...
Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung cancels plan to build $8 billion Great Barrier Reef Casino Resort Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino project updatesLicensesMacau August 21, 2016 0Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung recently confirmed that his firm has decided to drop the plan of developing the Aquis...