Group calling for Adelson investigation retracts statements, issues apology Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasCasino NewsMacauCrimeFines, Lawsuits & LitigationNevada November 26, 2015 0A political watchdog group that had called for federal investigations of Sheldon Adelson, the Chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has...
Efforts to curb underground banking beefed up by China Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsMoney LaunderingIllegal BookmakingUnlicensed OperationOnline Gambling NewsAsian Casino NewsMacauFinancial Fraud November 25, 2015 0After the country’s largest underground banking operation was dismantled by authorities in China last week, handling online gambling transactions in...
Macau Canidrome contract extended one year Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacau November 24, 2015 1The only greyhound race track available in Asia is the Yat Yuen Canidrome, a facility that just recently received a...
House of Magic at Studio City grand opening December 2 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino project updatesMacau November 23, 2015 0One of the most sought after entertainment amenities at Macau’s Studio City is set to hold a grand opening celebration on...
KPMG survey states that blanket smoking ban in Macau will result in drop in VIP gamblers Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau November 23, 2015 0KPMG recently conducted a survey of 542 gamblers in Macau asking them for their opinion on Macau’s blanket smoking ban...
Wynn Palace to be delayed 3 months in opening Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau November 19, 2015 0Wynn Palace of Cotai was set to open in March, but now the owner of the venue, Wynn Resorts Ltd,...
English Edition of Macau Yearbook launched Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsAsian Casino NewsMacau November 14, 2015 0On Friday the Government Information Bureau published the English edition of the 2015 Macau Yearbook. The 2015 English edition has...
Macau Louis XIII prepares for 2016 summer launch Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau November 11, 2015 0The boutique casino hotel, Macau Louis XIII, is currently under construction with Louis XIII Holdings Ltd reporting the construction is...
James Packer bumps ownership in Crown Resorts to 53.1 percent Lars Jones AustraliaCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships November 11, 2015 0After a peak price of $18 per share in January 2014, James Packer scooped up 18 million shares in his...
Melco Crown Entertainment CEO Lawrence Ho says Macau VIP market will never be the same again Renee Kingsley ChinaGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau November 11, 2015 0Melco Crown Entertainment recently opened its $3.2 billion Studio City casino resort in Macau and was forced to make a...
MGM Cotai celebrates topping off ceremony Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau November 10, 2015 0The MGM Cotai project of MGM China is moving along nicely with the company recently celebrating the topping off of...
CFA wants Las Vegas Sands Corp and billionaire Sheldon Adelson to be investigated Renee Kingsley Las VegasMoney LaunderingUnlicensed OperationAsian Casino NewsMacauConspiracyCrimeRacketeeringBribery November 9, 2015 0Update 11-26-2015: CfA retracts public comments and allegations, issues apology. Sheldon Adelson, billionaire and chairman of the Las Vegas Sands...
Megaworld and Travellers collaborate to launch billion dollar project in Manila Renee Kingsley Casino openingsChinaNew HotelsCasino project updatesAsian Casino NewsMacauPhilippines November 6, 2015 0The Philippines continues to be an attractive destination for gambling firms to open new casinos as the government has continued...
Britain to return corrupt Macau official’s stolen fortune Renee Kingsley Money LaunderingAsian Casino NewsMacauTax EvasionConspiracyCrimeRacketeeringBriberyFinancial Fraud November 5, 2015 0Ao Man Long was elected as Macau’s first Secretary for Transport and Public Works back in 2004 and was on...
SJM Holdings profit drops 81% as VIPs continue to avoid Macau Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau November 4, 2015 0SJM Holdings saw its profit fall for 81% as VIP gamblers still avoid the former gambling heaven for high rollers....