Union Gaming reports that a large number of Macau’s visitors book their tickets only 48 hours before arrival Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacau April 15, 2015 0Union Gaming Research Macau Ltd recently reported that a large percentage of visitors to Macau are booking their tickets only...
Macau sets 21 million cap on visitors from Mainland China Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaMacau April 15, 2015 0Macau’s government recently confirmed that they had agreed to set a cap on the number of Mainland China visitors who...
Cutting out junket operators leaves Singapore casinos with unpaid debt Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsGaming Industry NewsFinancial FraudSingapore April 9, 2015 0Grant Govertsen, a Union Gaming Advisors analysts, told media that Singapore’s gaming revenue is down due to the Chinese movement...
Casino revenue in Macau falls for 10th straight month–new normal? Jenn G Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacau April 2, 2015 0As the decline in high roller visits continues, Macau casinos are suffering further falling revenue. March was the 10th month in a row...
Cherokee Nation to spend $6.9 Million to renovate Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsBrick-n-Mortar Poker RoomsOklahoma March 27, 2015 0The Cherokee Nation tribe built the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Oklahoma back in 2004 for an estimated...
Cambodia government nets $25 Million in 2014 gaming tax–up 12% Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaCasino NewsWorld Casino News March 25, 2015 0Cambodia has extremely friendly gambling laws and the Cambodian government is encouraging foreign enterprises to invest into the country and...
South Korea gambling revenues rise 9th year in a row Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsSouth Korea March 19, 2015 0The casino industry suffered setbacks throughout the world and gambling hubs like Macau and Las Vegas reported significant declines in...
Singapore gambling cruise ships making comeback Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsSingapore March 18, 2015 0The gambling cruise industry of Singapore appears to be making a comeback after being hit hard with competition in 2010,...
Macau govt gaming tax income falls by 24% in February 2015 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsMacau March 17, 2015 0Beijing’s anti-corruption crackdown in 2014 scared Macau’s VIP and high stake gamblers and they stopped coming to Macau’s casinos to...
Beijing keeping close eye on public officials visiting Macau Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationWorld Casino NewsMacauCrime March 16, 2015 0Beijing continues to be relentless in its fight against corruption specifically targeting Macau’s casinos and VIP gamblers who spend lavish...
Macau junket leaders looking at Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsWorld Casino NewsVietnam March 14, 2015 0Update 3-19-2015: Sun City denies visit. Read More. We reported here on January 28th that the Vietnamese government had given...
Philippines Supreme Court confirms that PAGCOR can take tax exemptions Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPhilippines March 10, 2015 0The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as per law has to pay only 5% franchise tax from its gaming...
Macau authorities ask casinos to stop forcing employees to take unpaid leave Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Industry NewsMacau March 10, 2015 0Macau’s casino industry lost over $100 billion in 2014 and the market is still in decline as the Chinese government...
NSW approves construction of Packer casino in Barangaroo Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsWorld Casino NewsOceania Casino News March 8, 2015 0The New South Wales government took its time to go through the proposal and documentation submitted by James Packer’s Crown...
Gross gaming revenue in Macau drops By 49% – 9 month trend Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsAsian Casino NewsMacau March 5, 2015 0Once billed as the gambling hub of the world, Macau’s status of being a gambling paradise for high-rollers may be...