World’s most expensive hotel likely to open without casino; The 13 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesMacau March 14, 2016 0Although Stephen Hung has already poured more than a billion dollars into The 13, his all-suite hotel on the Coloane/Cotai...
Loopholes in anti-money laundering law will be plugged; Philippine Senate vows Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingPhilippines March 13, 2016 1The Senate Blue Ribbon committee will attempt to fix loopholes in the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) on Tuesday when is...
Macau gaming firm believes room prices will become competitive while price war not imminent Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau March 13, 2016 0As the Macau gaming industry flounders, operators are trying to determine what to do to bring in gamblers. The Las...
Macau casino labor group worry lay-offs will result from recent gaming earnings decline Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceEmployment & CareersMacau March 12, 2016 0As Macau continues to see declining revenue earnings from local casinos, venue employees are worried about potential lay-offs. Forefront of...
Career development program launched by Sands China Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEmployment & CareersMacau March 10, 2016 01,000 of the Sands China Ltd staff will now have the opportunity to take part in a new career development...
Taiwan’s Penghu island to hold referendum to seek approval for casino gaming Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTaiwanChinaLicenses March 10, 2016 0Taiwan’s small island chain consisting of Penghu, Matsu and Kinmen have been pushing hard for a number of years to...
Casino tycoon Lui Che-Woo to build Avatar styled theme park for Galaxy Macau Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino expansion projectsChinaCasino mogulsMacau March 9, 2016 0Macau billionaire Lui Che-Woo made his fortune by turning the Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd into the third largest casino enterprise...
China online retailer Alibaba makes big gambling moves in lottery and poker Lars Jones ChinaLotteryMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsFantasy eSports March 8, 2016 0Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and affiliates are reported to be investing HK$2.39 billion ($308 million) to gain about 59% control of AGTech Holdings Ltd....
Steve Wynn’s compensation falls as VIP tables are ignored by Chinese gamblers Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau March 7, 2016 0With fewer VIP gamblers visiting Macau, the casinos in the once bustling city are now earning less money. With less...
Hard Rock plans to expand business in Asia Pacific region Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaJapanVietnam March 6, 2016 0Preparations to expand its business in the Asia-Pacific region are being made by the Hard Rock Group, according to Hong...
Primorye Selena World announces details of three separate casino resorts Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsNew HotelsCasino project updatesRussiaRussia March 4, 2016 0As reported in September, the Selena World Resort under development in the Primorye Integrated Entertainment Zone (PIEZ) near Vladivostok, Russia...
Slow business causes Tinian Dynasty Hotel to close temporarily Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNorthern Mariana Islands March 4, 2016 1The Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino is going to close their hotel on a temporary basis after the venue has...
Money laundering investigation launched by PAGCOR Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMoney LaunderingMacau March 3, 2016 0An investigation into money laundering activities has been launched by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation after reports were received...
Cambodian authorities continue crackdown on Chinese gamblers in 2016 Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaChinaMacau March 3, 2016 0Ever since Macau launched its anti-corruption crackdown targeting VIP gamblers from Mainland China, these gamblers have preferred to travel to...
Macau casino employees seeking salary increase via city government Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauLabor Relations March 2, 2016 0Casino workers located in Macau would like to see a salary increase for their efforts. Employees are represented by various...