Macau’s Chief Executive advises casino industry to focus on non-gaming activities in 2016 Renee Kingsley Economy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau December 22, 2015 0Gambling establishments who were expecting better things from the Macau government in 2016 had their hopes doused yet again as...
Australian billionaire James Packer steps down from Crown Resorts board of directors Renee Kingsley Las VegasAustraliaCasino openingsMacauOceania Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 21, 2015 0Billionaire James Packer, the son of the late Kerry Packer played a key role in transitioning the family business from...
Sands Cotai opens fourth tower with St. Regis Macao Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsChinaNew HotelsGaming Industry NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships December 19, 2015 0Sands Cotai Central in Macau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has gained its fourth hotel as St. Regis Hotels &...
Goa’s floating casinos not assured of a permanent home as of now Renee Kingsley Gaming Law & LegislationIndiaEconomy/Finance December 16, 2015 0Goa’s floating casino industry brings in huge revenue for the state government as both domestic and international tourists are eager...
Hengqin SEZ increases land mass and invites Hong Kong investors to establish new businesses Renee Kingsley ChinaEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacau December 16, 2015 0The state council recently approved Hengqin Island’s request to double its land mass and increase the area of its special...
Macau authorities investigate two officials who are suspected of taking bribes Renee Kingsley Casino CheatingChinaMoney LaunderingAsian Casino NewsMacauCrimeRacketeeringBribery December 16, 2015 0Chinese President Xi Jinping launched an anti-corruption crackdown in Macau due to growing concerns that government officials in high level...
Scientific Games Corp to supply and maintain the lottery system in the Philippines Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLotteryPhilippines December 16, 2015 0American company Scientific Games Corp revealed that it will supply and maintain the electronic lottery system in the Philippines. Sci...
Tinian Dynasty owner files for bankruptcy, plans to reopen Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsLicensesBankruptcyNorthern Mariana Islands December 15, 2015 0A week ago it was announced and confirmed that Tinian Dynasty Casino in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CMNI)...
Queen of Pop Madonna to perform at Studio City Macau Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsAsian Casino NewsMacau December 15, 2015 0Studio City Macau confirmed that the “Queen of Pop” Madonna will bring her “Rebel Heart Tour” to its event centre....
Macau authorities turn their attention to AliPay operations Renee Kingsley Casino CheatingMoney LaunderingUnlicensed OperationAsian Casino NewsMacauCrime December 15, 2015 0There appears to be no let up in Macau’s anti-corruption crackdown on the gambling industry as Macau authorities recently announced...
Australian greyhounds deemed too slow get “Death Row” sentence Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsAustraliaCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsChinaGaming Industry NewsMacauVietnam December 11, 2015 1A practice that breeches racing rules exports hundreds of Australian greyhounds, determined by their owners and trainers to be to...
Best Sunshine to take over Kan Pacific’s Mariana Resort & Spa in Saipan Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsCasino project updatesSaipanMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan December 11, 2015 0Best Sunshine (Imperial Pacific) will pick up the remaining two years of Kan Pacific’s lease in Marpi, Saipan where the Mariana...
Thai Army, police under fire after gambling raids Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsUnlicensed OperationThailand December 11, 2015 0After conducting raids on illegal gambling dens, the police and military force of Thailand are being criticized after connections were...
Steve Wynn buys 1 million Wynn Resorts shares Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsWorld Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsEconomy/FinanceAsian Casino NewsMacauNevada December 10, 2015 0One million shares of Wynn Resorts Ltd. were purchased on the open market by billionaire founder Steve Wynn, the owner...
Indian state of Sikkim opens 50 online betting terminals Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsWorld Casino NewsOnline gambling regulationIndiaAsian Casino News December 10, 2015 0Two licensed gambling operators in the Himalayan state of Sikkim have finally launched their online operations. Golden Gaming International (formerly...