Fernando Chui will officially take over the running of Macau from Edmund Ho on December 20. Since he was the only candidate, it was no surprise when he was elected with 94% of the vote of the 300-member Electio...
There was a time when American casinos supported the concept of internet gambling. Internet gambling sites actually improved business for casinos. Poker players would begin with an online experience and event...
After surpassing Las Vegas revenues last year, Macau has reported a loss in gaming revenues for the first time. September revenues were reported to be down 3% over the same month last year. With most of the big...
Aruze has long been a player in the gambling industry but mainly behind the scenes before now. The Japanese manufacturer of gaming machines also owns almost a quarter of the shares of Wynn Resorts and now h...
Paradise Entertainment Limited and its subsidiary LT Macau Limited have entered into an agreement with Sociedade De Jogos De Macau, S.A (SJM) to operate a casino venue at San Kin Yip Commercial Centre, which wi...
Texas Hold'em is a type of poker that is sweeping the world. While increasingly popular and playable in places such as Europe and the United States it has recently begun play in Macau, giving it a much grander ...
Macau gambling giant, Stanley Ho, finally was able to offer his IPO on July 16 after the seemingly endless delays caused by the roughly 40 motions filed by his sister, Winnie, over the past few months. His flag...
Macau has made a move to help its industry continue to draw in VIP players. Government officials have agreed to put a ceiling on the commissions paid to promoters. Recently a new generation of promoters have be...
At least three gambling companies were happy to hear the news as their stock market shares rose after the announcement. Las Vegas Sands, MGM Mirage and Wynn Resorts watched their share prices climb from 3.4 to ...
Gambling Industry Feels Pinch of Weak US Economy
April wasn't kind to the US gambling industry this year. As the American economy continues to worsen, it is having an impact on all aspects of the entertainmen...
Ma Ying-jeou Pledges to Open Up Gambling Business
It has been announced on (CENS) that the President-elect Ma Ying-Jeou of Taiwan has announced on April 9, that they are pushing for the opening of a gambling...
Sheldon Adelson is attempting to reverse the methods that have typically served the gambling industry when opening new markets. Traditionally, gaming businesses have promised various incentives to new communiti...
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From the end of the month of August Asian casino news ...
Macau - the only place in China with legalized casino gambling. Last week, officials in Las Vegas said Macau edged out the Las Vegas Strip in revenue in 2006, raking in US$6.95 billion. The Las Vegas Strip’s US...
Besides historical Chinese and Portuguese world-heritage relics, Macau main attraction is gambling and her casinos. To hundreds and thousands of Asian casino devotees, Macau is really Asia's own Las Vegas. Here...