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Singapore registers a 55 percent increase in tourism from Mainland China during first half of 2016

September 2, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, India, Singapore

The tourism industry in Singapore has shown signs of a recovery during the first half of 2016, thanks to an influx of visitors from Mainland China. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently released data which...

Uber’s foray into China cost investors $2 billion in 2 years, $1.27b first half 2016 alone

Martin Chua

August 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Economy/Finance, Macau, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Uber investors saw at least $2 billion wiped off their balance sheet over the last two years from their so-far failed China venture, according to a Bloomberg report. Reuters reported this week that the ride hai...

Casino referendum for Taiwan island to be held on Oct 15

Kim M

August 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Taiwan, Licenses

After having discussed the possibility of approving a casino in either one of the outlying island chains of Penghu for a number of years, following a county election committee decision on Monday, a referendum a...

Bahamian Government backs decision over liquidation of the Baha Mar Casino after former Prime Minister levels criticism

Renee Kingsley

July 31, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Casino project updates, Bahamas, Caribbean Casino News, Economy/Finance, Bankruptcy, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

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The Baha Mar Casino and Hotel was the biggest integrated casino resort to be developed in Nassau, Bahamas at an estimated $3.5 billion. The casino resort was initially scheduled to open in 2014 and generate tho...

Village Roadshow Theme Parks inks deal to run coming Novotown development

Martin Chua

July 28, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Macau

Hong Kong conglomerate Lai Sun Group has signed a deal with Village Roadshow Limited that will see the Australian theme park operator’s Village Roadshow Theme Parks subsidiary operate its new Hollywood-themed a...

Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson cleared of Foreign-Money Allegations by FEC

Renee Kingsley

July 23, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, China, Money Laundering, Casino moguls, Macau, Racketeering, Bribery, Nevada

Las Vegas Sands Chairman and billionaire has been cleared of all foreign-money allegation charges by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after their investigations found that there was ‘no reason to believe’ ...

Baidu Inc. being investigated for illegal gambling website advertisement and profit

Sadonna Price

July 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Unlicensed Operation

Several media outlets in China are reporting that an investigation has begun in regards to Baidu Inc., the largest search engine firm in China. Reportedly, the search engine was allowing advertisements for ille...

Possible Casino Resorts In Busan, South Korea discussed during international forum

Renee Kingsley

July 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, China, Macau, Singapore, South Korea

The first ever Global Busan Tourism Forum was held in Busan towards the end of June 2016 and one of the hot topics discussed was the possibility of developing a mega casino resort in Busan that would boost tour...

UEFA 2016 European Football Championship spurs illegal betting across all of Asia

Renee Kingsley

July 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Illegal Bookmaking, Asian Casino News, Macau, Sports betting, Thailand, Vietnam

The 2016 Euro Football Championships has spurred a massive betting craze across Asia as thousands of football fans in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have joined illegal gambling groups to place wagers an...

Taiwan Government could consider licensing casinos in order to boost local economy

Renee Kingsley

June 24, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Taiwan, China, Economy/Finance

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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ,which is Taiwan’s current governing party, has been a strong opponent of the casino industry for a number of years and has not been in favor of licensing casinos on Taiwa...

Reports indicate NagaCity Walk will open during second half of 2016

Renee Kingsley

June 17, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Cambodia, Casino openings, China, Macau

NagaCorp Ltd which operates NagaWorld casino resort, the biggest casino in Cambodia is in the process of building a major shopping complex called NagaCity Walk which will connect NagaWorld casino resort with th...

Hong Kong and Macau investors may open entertainment venues in Guangdong

Martin Chua

June 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Hong Kong, Macau

Beijing has given the green light for Hong Kong and Macau businesses to open entertainment venues, sans casinos, in the southern province of Guangdong, China. The move allows companies operating in the SARs to ...

Second referendum on Penghu casino gathers momentum

Adam Morgan

May 21, 2016

Taiwan, Latest Casino and Gambling News

Efforts to bring casino gaming to Taiwan's outlying island county of Penghu received a boost this week after proponents announced that they had collected more than 5,000 signatures calling for a referendum to b...

Hainan Airlines planning direct Las Vegas flights from China

Adam Morgan

April 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, China, Gaming Industry News

Las Vegas may soon secure better access to visitors from mainland China after Hainan Airlines applied to run up to three direct flights a week between the city’s McCarran International Airport and Beijing. A...

Sands China misses analyst earnings predictions but Sheldon Adleson remains confident over recovery

Renee Kingsley

April 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, China, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Macau

The Las Vegas Sands Corp is the biggest casino enterprise in the world and derives a significant portion of its revenue from its Macau based subsidiary, the Sands China Ltd. However the collapse of the Macau ca...

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Singapore registers a 55 percent increase in tourism from Mainland China during first half of 2016

Casino referendum for Taiwan island to be held on Oct 15

Bahamian Government backs decision over liquidation of the Baha Mar Casino after former Prime Minister levels criticism

Village Roadshow Theme Parks inks deal to run coming Novotown development

Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson cleared of Foreign-Money Allegations by FEC

Baidu Inc. being investigated for illegal gambling website advertisement and profit

Possible Casino Resorts In Busan, South Korea discussed during international forum

UEFA 2016 European Football Championship spurs illegal betting across all of Asia

Taiwan Government could consider licensing casinos in order to boost local economy

Reports indicate NagaCity Walk will open during second half of 2016

Hong Kong and Macau investors may open entertainment venues in Guangdong

Second referendum on Penghu casino gathers momentum

Hainan Airlines planning direct Las Vegas flights from China

Sands China misses analyst earnings predictions but Sheldon Adleson remains confident over recovery

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