Marjorie Preston, Author at GGB News

Vol. 23 • No. 23 • Jun 20, 2025Print the Current Issue

Author: Marjorie Preston

Marjorie Preston is a staff writer for Global Gaming Business. She is a writer, editor, author and expat Pennsylvanian who now considers herself a New Jerseyan. Based on Brigantine Island north of Atlantic City, Preston has been writing about the gaming industry since 2007, when she joined the staff of Global Gaming Business as managing editor of Casino Connection.

ASIA IN FOCUS

Thai residents petition for casino referendum, Philippines’ AML fight continues, Hawkins takes the reins at Bloomberry and more.

Published Jun 20, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Sri Lanka looks prime for junkets, Philippine lawmakers issue fresh POGO ban and Galaxy’s Clayton talks up Thailand.

Published Jun 13, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Gaming Operators Announce Satellite Casino Closures

Macau gaming concessionaires this week announced that all 11 satellite casinos in the city are marked for closure before the end of the year.

Published Jun 13, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Crime spikes in Macau, Thai PM proposes new budget, RWS unveils new aquarium and more.

Published May 30, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Bain puts Inspire up for sale, stakeholders bullish on Bangkok, Grand Ho Tram launches huge expansion and more.

Published May 23, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau stocks jump after positive trade talks, Thailand casino report looms, RWS CEO retires and more.

Published May 16, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau concessionaires invest in non-gaming, locals weigh in on Thai casino prospects, Kangwon Land plans new health club and more.

Published May 2, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Supreme Court declines appeal from Michigan tribe, VICI announces new tribal financing, Mohegan climbs back from Inspire stumble and more.

Published May 2, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Senate panel called for Thai casino bill, Macau CE warns of tight budget, satellite casino agreements in question and more.

Published April 18, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau stocks reel from U.S. tariffs, Inspire courts Japanese gamblers, Primorye region seeks visitation uptick and more.

Published April 11, 2025

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WEEKLY FEATURE: Thailand Pauses Casino Debate

Amid growing opposition, Thailand has postponed a parliamentary review of the country’s Entertainment Complex Bill. Debate could resume in the next legislative session.

Published April 11, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau sees slight GGR uptick in March, Thai officials question recent casino polls, RWS announces latest expansion and more.

Published April 4, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Thai casino bill moves forward, Philippine officials struggle with POGO enforcement, Wynn touts UAE prospects and more.

Published March 28, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Hornbuckle bullish on Thailand prospects, MBS hits 500 million visitors, Villar cuts ties with Dowinn Group, and more.

Published March 21, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Thai PM suspends review of Entertainment Complex Bill saying ‘Let all issues be thoroughly examined,’ Sri Lankan officials revive call for a casino regulator, and more.

Published March 14, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau GGR rebounds in February, PIGOs under fire in the Philippines, Thailand ditches wealth requirement for casino entry and more.

Published March 7, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Thailand casino bill progressing, MGM seeking Macau financing, Philippines exits AML gray list and more.

Published February 28, 2025

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ASIA IN FOCUS

Timor-Leste sees first casino proposal, Macau CE warns of impacts from regional growth, Sri Lanka hikes casino taxes and more.

Published February 21, 2025

Bain Capital Now in Charge of Mohegan Inspire

When Mohegan Gaming failed to meet key financial requirements. investment firm Bain Capital seized control of Inspire, its virtually new integrated resort in Incheon, South Korea.

Published February 21, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Thai PM pledges to combat illegal iGaming, Macau sees uptick after CNY comes up short, Hoiana Resort announces massive new investment and more.

Published February 14, 2025

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