Travellers Delays Opening of Entertainment City Project in Manila

Kingson Sian of Manila casino operator Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., says the company will push back the opening of its Resorts World West Side City (l.) in Entertainment...

Published June 27, 2016

Cambodia the Big Winner in VIP Growth

Morgan Stanley predicts Cambodia will rank No. 1 in VIP gaming revenue growth for 2016. The U.S. investment bank says the country’s casinos could see a 39 percent boost...

Published June 27, 2016

Gambling in Macau Not ‘Bad Behavior’

A Chinese central government agency recently included gambling on a list of “bad behaviors” to be avoided by Chinese citizens. An author of the directive points out that the...

Published June 20, 2016

Shanghai Disney Will Not Hurt Macau

Shanghai Disneyland (l.), the US$5.5 billion theme park that opened in Shanghai last week, should not have a negative impact on the Macau tourism market, according to the president...

Published June 20, 2016

Coming Soon: NagaCity Walk

NagaCity Walk, a retail district incorporated into the NagaWorld casino resort (l.) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, will open sometime in the second half of 2016, according to Union Gaming...

Published June 20, 2016

Mass Layoffs at RW Sentosa

Resorts World Sentosa (l.), operated by Genting Singapore Plc, is reportedly letting go of 400 employees as it seeks to remain profitable in what the company calls “a challenging...

Published June 20, 2016

Philippines: What’s a Casino Without Smoking, Drinking?

Casino operators in the Philippines say they should not be included in proposed legislation that would outlaw smoking and drinking in all public places throughout the country. President-elect Rodrigo...

Published June 20, 2016

Gamers in India are Taking to Online Rummy

One of the fastest growing online gaming markets is India, where Smartphone and PC usage is growing rapidly. A game that lends itself to this rapid growth is an...

Published June 20, 2016

Will Macau Finally Get Lucky in June?

Gaming analysts are playing it safe after disappointing revenues in Macau for the month of May. The team at Sanford C. Bernstein predicts the numbers will fall between 3...

Published June 13, 2016

Paradise City to Make Incheon Debut in ‘17

The first phase of Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea is on track to open in April of next year, according to developers. The foreigners-only resort is a project...

Published June 13, 2016

China Blasts Macau Again

The Chinese National Tourism Association has warned Chinese tourists traveling domestically or abroad against engaging in gambling and eight other "bad behaviors." But as Beijing attempts to boost Macau...

Published June 13, 2016

Razon Defends New Development

Enrique Razon (l.), chairman and CEO of Bloomberry Resorts Corp., has high hopes for a casino in Quezon City, Philippines, north of Manila. Critics say that by expanding beyond...

Published June 13, 2016

The Road to Tokyo with Sands China

Sands China continues to roll out its Japan roadshow as it seeks to lure new customers to its Macau resorts. A fourth event recently took place at the Conrad...

Published June 13, 2016

New Casino for Vietnam?

Blueprints and funding arrangements have been completed for a planned US$4 billion real estate project in Vietnam. Some are speculating the development could have a casino component. Participants include...

Published June 13, 2016

Sands Grows in Singapore

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. plans to add up to 1,200 hotel rooms to its Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, as well as an entertainment arena. Chairman Sheldon...

Published June 13, 2016

Banyan Tree to Add Casino to Vietnam Resort

Singapore-based developer Banyan Tree Holdings will add a casino as well as six new hotels to the Laguna Lang Co resort in Vietnam. The $1 billion project is now...

Published June 13, 2016

Philippine Cyber-Crooks Could Elude Enforcers

A former U.S. intelligence officer says hackers who stole $81 million from Bangladesh’s central bank may never be identified. Some of the funds were laundered through Philippine casinos.

Published June 13, 2016

Indian State Eyes Casino Jackpot

The Indian state of Maharashtra could generate just shy of $280 million if it allows land-based casinos, says the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corp. The group supports casinos as a...

Published June 6, 2016

Year 3 Begins in Macau

Gaming revenue in Macau fell 9.6 percent in May, more than analysts’ estimates, as the world’s No. 1 gaming jurisdiction lurched into its third year of a historic decline....

Published June 6, 2016

Primorye to Generate US$2.5M in Taxes

The Primorye Integrated Entertainment Zone, near Vladivostok, Russia, could contribute US$2.5 million in taxes to government coffers this year, says a local official. The zone is home to Lawrence...

Published June 6, 2016