Razon Undeterred by Duterte

Philippine gaming magnate Enrique Razon (l.) is moving ahead with plans to build a multimillion-dollar Manila gaming resort despite turbulence in the industry sparked by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Published September 26, 2016

Parisian Macao Going Strong

Macau’s new kid on the block, Sands China’s French-themed Parisian Macao, has “exceeded expectations” since its opening September 13, according to analysts at Union Gaming. But how much is...

Published September 26, 2016

Okada Courts Casino Cruisers

Japanese billionaire Kazou Okada, now developing the fourth and final integrated resort in Manila’s Entertainment City, Okada Manila (l.), is in talks with several cruise lines about adding the...

Published September 26, 2016

Galaxy v. Iao Kun

Galaxy Entertainment Group says it kicked junket operator Iao Kun Group out of its Macau casinos, including Starworld (l.) on Macau’s peninsula. Iao Kun claims it left of its...

Published September 26, 2016

Bond Issue to Fund IP Saipan

Imperial Pacific International Holdings will offer a high-yield bond to fund the construction of the Imperial Pacific Resort and Hotel on Saipan, an island in the Marianas chain and...

Published September 26, 2016

$3.7 Million Missing from Cambodian Casino

A Cambodian casino operator has allegedly stolen some $3.7 million from the resort property in Bavet and fled the country. The theft has reportedly left the casino unable to...

Published September 26, 2016

Japan Looks Again at Legal Gaming

In another chapter of a long, long saga, a Japanese parliamentary committee is expected to again debate the so-called Integrated Resorts Promotion Bill, which would legalize casino gaming in...

Published September 19, 2016

Sands Eyes Busan, South Korea

Las Vegas Sands exec George Tanasijevich (l.) says the company’s next multibillion-dollar casino will be developed in Busan, South Korea if “investment conditions are met,” like allowing locals to...

Published September 19, 2016

MGM Resorts Completes China Buy

MGM Resorts International has closed on its previously announced acquisition of more than 188 million ordinary shares of its subsidiary MGM China Holdings Ltd. from Grand Paradise Macau. MGM...

Published September 19, 2016

PAGCOR Welcomes POGOs

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is accepting applications from online licensees to operate offshore. Philippine operators may apply, but Philippine residents will not be able to play, the...

Published September 19, 2016

Resorts World Sentosa Cleared Of Discrimination

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower recently cleared Resorts World Sentosa of discrimination charges following the layoffs of 400 of its 12,000 employees. Some claimed the resort favored foreign workers...

Published September 19, 2016

Philippine Operators Dodge Tax

The Supreme Court of the Philippines has stopped the country’s Bureau of Internal Revenue from taxing casino gaming operations, according to Entertainment City casino operator Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels...

Published September 19, 2016

Indian Casino Decision Stalled

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (l.) has rejected a proposal that would legalize casinos in the Indian state. A suit was filed earlier this year to implement a 1976...

Published September 19, 2016

Macau Legend Buys Savan Vegas

Macau Legend Development Ltd. announced September 8 it has “formally taken over the management and operation” of the Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex (l.) in Laos. The buy...

Published September 19, 2016

Ho Tram Strip to Get Airport?

The $4.2 billion Grand Ho Tram Strip, which opened in 2013, has received tentative approval for an airport in Loc An. The goal is to transport more foreign guests...

Published September 19, 2016

Taiwan’s DPP Anti-Gaming

Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party has reaffirmed its opposition to gaming on the island of Penghu. Officials insist there are better ways to build tourism in the region.

Published September 19, 2016

No Action at Imperial Palace

The Beijing Imperial Palace has yet to undertake work to remedy fire safety issues at the Macau property, according to local media. The property has also been accused of...

Published September 19, 2016

Goa Congress: Ban All Casino Ads

Congress in the Indian state of Goa want to ban all casino ads. Residents and lawmakers have long been divided on the benefits of the industry, which includes six...

Published September 19, 2016

Macau on the Mend?

Macau’s 26-month gaming slump seems to be easing, albeit slowly. GDP was down 7.1 percent for Q2 year-on-year, but that was a big improvement over Q1, when the figure...

Published September 5, 2016

Penghu Casino Foe Threatened

Sheng Yi Che’s opposition to casinos has made him enemies on Taiwan’s Penghu island. With residents set to vote next month on whether to allow casinos, the chairman of...

Published September 5, 2016