Yokohama IR Could Reap $5.6B in GGR

An integrated resort in Yokohama, Japan could generate about $5.6 billion in annual gross gaming revenues, Global Market Advisors said in its recently released white paper on the coming...

Published May 15, 2017

Adelson Wary of Vietnam Plan

In a decree on new gaming in Vietnam, the government apparently has not specified which casinos in which regions can take part in a pilot plan that would let...

Published May 15, 2017

Taiwan Arrests 33 in Online Gaming Raids

Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau recently raided online gaming operations in Taichung, arresting 33 suspects and seizing computers, cell phones, China UnionPay cards and more than $US16,000 in cash.

Published May 15, 2017

Will Slots Rule in Japan?

When Japan launches its legal casino market, the emphasis could be on slot machines, not table games, according to a new report from Global Market Advisors LLC. The study...

Published May 8, 2017

MGM Cotai to Open in Q4

Jim Murren, chairman of MGM China Holdings Ltd., says MGM Cotai is likely to open in the fourth quarter of 2017, “probably right after Golden Week” in October.

Published May 8, 2017

Macau’s Winning Streak Continues

Gaming revenues in Macau’s saw double-digit growth in April. The numbers were up 16.3 percent year-on-year for the ninth consecutive month of growth in the world’s top casino destination.

Published May 8, 2017

Imperial Pacific Wins Extension

The Commonwealth Lottery Commission in the Northern Mariana Islands has granted an extension to casino developer Imperial Pacific International, which has passed the deadline to complete its new casino...

Published May 8, 2017

India Could OK Sports Betting

India’s Supreme Court will consider a petition on the legalization of sports betting in the country, local media reports. Advocates say legal sports bets will create a new revenue...

Published May 8, 2017

Okada Manila Ready to Expand

Okada Manila, the $2.7 billion integrated resort that just opened in Manila’s Entertainment City, is already preparing to launch its Phase II expansion, according to local media. The expansion...

Published May 8, 2017

Midori Hotel and Casino Opens in Philippines

BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corp. has opened its Midori Hotel and Casino (l.) in the Clark Freeport area of Pampanga, the Philippines. The company is primarily owned...

Published May 8, 2017

Ramada Jeju Reopens South Korea Casino

A casino inside the Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel (l.) has reopened on the South Korean resort island after “months of renovation,” according to a news release from the company.

Published May 8, 2017

Goa Casinos Will Not Raise Entry Fees

Despite an increase in the entertainment tax and license fees for casinos in the Indian state of Goa, casino operators there have opted not to increase their entry fees.

Published May 8, 2017

Belle Corp., Melco Could Partner on Second Casino

Belle Corp. and Melco Crown Philippines may develop a second casino to build on their success at City of Dreams Manila. Belle Corp. Vice Chairman Willy Ocier (l.) confirmed...

Published May 8, 2017

China Dismisses Chen for ‘Superstitious’ Activities

Chen Shulong, former vice governor of eastern China’s Anhui Province, has been dismissed from public office for so-called “superstitious” behavior. The investigation into his activities began in November 2016.

Published May 8, 2017

Iao Kun Changes Name to LiNiu Technology

Macau junket operator Iao Kun Group Holding Company Ltd. has changed its name to LiNiu Technology Group, effective April 27. The change is part of the company’s strategy to...

Published May 8, 2017

Thai Ban on Cambodian Casinos

Citizens of Thailand may not gamble in neighboring Cambodia, according to a mandate just handed down by the Thai government. Cambodia has set several casinos along the border to...

Published May 1, 2017

Wynn on Macau: ‘Business Is Good’

Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau have posted US$293 million in property EBITDA for the first quarter of 2017, 16 percent above analyst expectations. Steve Wynn (l.) credits the end...

Published May 1, 2017

Paradise City Opens in South Korea

Paradise City casino resort in Incheon, South Korea has opened its doors. Phase I of the 339,000-square-meter (3.6 million-square-foot) property near Incheon International Airport cost 1.3 trillion won (US$1.14...

Published May 1, 2017

Belle, Melco Differ on CoD Expansion

Belle Corp., a local partner in the City of Dreams Manila resort in the Philippines capital, has reiterated its intention to expand the resort and also develop a new...

Published May 1, 2017

Lam Unloads Jimei Stock

Macau junket runner Jack Lam Yin Lok (l.) has sold a 65.05 percent stake in Jimei International Entertainment Group Ltd., unloading his full share of the Hong Kong-listed junket...

Published May 1, 2017