Citi analysts predict slower but strong growth for NagaCorp in 2016 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaMacau April 18, 2016 0While most Asian markets including Macau experienced a significant decline in gambling revenues in 2015, Cambodia’s casino industry has bucked...
Chinese government planning relaunch of online lottery Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsOnline gambling regulationChinaLottery April 17, 2016 0Online lottery operations in China stopped in March of last year due to evidence suggesting fraud among officials of the...
Junket operators to face more challenges as Macau government proposes one hundred percent rise in capital requirements Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLicensesMacau April 15, 2016 0The decline of Macau’s casino industry over the last two years has made it difficult for junket operators to run...
MGM and Wynn Macau have stopped providing free shuttle access from March 1 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau April 14, 2016 0A couple of years ago it would have been inconceivable to think that visitors to Macau would have to pay...
Paul Lee appointed Chief Sales Officer at World Gaming Group Limited Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsGaming Industry NewsMacau April 13, 2016 0Paul Lee has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Sales Officer at World Gaming Group (WGG) with immediate effect....
Morgan Stanley reports Macau could reach overcapacity by 2017 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacau April 13, 2016 0With several new resort venues in the works for the city of Macau, analysts believe that by 2017, the city...
Nam Hoi An Casino Resort construction begins next week Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesVietnam April 13, 2016 0On April 23rd, the Nam Hoi An Casino Resort project of Vietnam is set to begin construction. VinaCapital, an asset...
Congress party accuses BJP government of encouraging casino industry and turning Goa into a ‘Sin City’ Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationIndiaLicenses April 13, 2016 0The ruling BJP government and its opposition party, the Indian National Congress, have found it difficult to see eye to...
Kento Momota suspended and will likely miss Rio Olympics after visiting illegal casino Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBrazilJapanThe Players LoungeUnlicensed OperationSports betting April 11, 2016 0Japan may have lost it’s trailblazing badminton star for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics today after bosses handed Kento Momota an “indefinite suspension”...
Malaysian gambler tries to use Australian law for protection against debt in Singapore with Resorts World Sentosa Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaFines, Lawsuits & LitigationSingapore April 11, 2016 0Lim Soo Kok is a Malaysian gambler who has reportedly tried to use his ties in Australia to get out...
Macau’s Legislative Assembly needs more time to submit final report on smoking ban vote Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMacau April 11, 2016 0Macau’s casinos currently allow gamblers to smoke in VIP enclosures and mass market gamblers to use an airport style lounge...
Las Vegas Sands agrees to pay $9 million to end Macau bribery probe Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLas VegasMacauBriberyFines, Lawsuits & Litigation April 8, 2016 0Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS) agreed Thursday to pay $9 million in order to end a five year probe into...
Wynn Palace to potentially miss June deadline Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau April 8, 2016 0The Wynn Palace resort, a venue currently under construction in Cotai, was set to open on the 25th of June,...
Genting Malaysia to invest heavily into its Resorts World Genting Casino Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinanceMalaysia April 8, 2016 0Genting Malaysia Bhd is the parent company of the Resorts World Genting Casino, which is Malaysia’s biggest and only legal...
Goa state government under pressure over offshore casino concerns Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsCasino project updatesIndiaLicenses April 7, 2016 0The BJP led Goa state government has faced a lot of flak during the last 12 months over its leadership...