China’s ongoing zero-Covid policy has some gaming manufacturers and suppliers looking to exit Macau, at least in part. Light & Wonder, for one, is relocating some of its staff...
The government of the South Korean island of Jeju is losing patience with five shuttered casinos in the market, and has ordered them to reopen by October 1 to...
On September 1, the Macau government announced it would reopen its borders to visitors from 41 countries, including the United States. Will the resumption of international travel be a...
The new head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has asked for “time to study” privatization of the agency’s Casino Filipino gaming halls. Critics say PAGCOR should not...
After a months-long takeover skirmish, a new board has assumed control of Okada Manila in the Philippines. It’s good news for Jason Ader (l.), head of 26 Capital, who...
Hann Philippines Inc. unveiled a new resort in the Philippines featuring three different PGA-affiliated golf courses, the country’s first. In addition Hann Reserve will have branded hotels, villas and...
MGM Resorts International has high hopes for its proposed integrated resort in Osaka, Japan. MGM Japan President and CEO Ed Bowers (l.) says the IR could generate $1.5 billion...
With legal casinos in Thailand a near-certainty, one industry expert is doubtful about the market’s appeal for big-name operators. He says Thai lawmakers aren’t known for crafting strong regulations....
New annual revenue minimums for Macau gaming tables and slots are reasonable and will not have a negative impact on operations, say industry analysts. The new requirements will take...
The fallout continues after 40-plus casino workers swam from Cambodia to Vietnam to escape what they described as horrendous working conditions. Victims said they were underpaid, overworked, beaten and...
Federal police and regulators from PAGCOR last week stormed Okada Manila (l.) and restored the original board to power, just three months after a group led by allies of...
A U.S. District court has lifted a stay on the auctioning of casino equipment owned by Imperial Pacific International to pay off some of its creditors. The stay had...
Officials at Philippine casino operator Bloomberry Resorts said the company will purchase 692 acres for a casino resort in Paniman, but won’t start construction until its Solaire North property...
Failed cruise ship operator Genting Hong Kong will sell off its stake in a Philippines integrated resort. Manila’s Newport World Resorts was originally known as Resorts World Manila (l.).
Galaxy Entertainment Group Chairman Lui Che Woo (l.) says the Macau gaming operator is well positioned to earn a new concession in the Chinese casino hub. Concession terms have...
Ambrose So (l.), CEO and executive director of SJM Holdings, recently cashed in 30.02 million shares in the company, pocketing a total of US$11.1 million.
MGM China will invest $594 million in its MGM Grand Paradise subsidiary as part of the company’s bid to win a second gaming concession in Macau. MGM has also...
Gaming operators in Asia Pacific countries and markets including Macau have come to the realization that they must look outside China for VIP and premium-mass players to fill their...
Even if it reaps zero revenues for 2022, Melco Resorts and Entertainment could keep going for two more years, according to a Singapore investment firm. Melco is reportedly in...
The trial of Suncity CEO Alvin Chau (l.), scheduled to begin Friday, could be delayed because other defendants are not physically present in Macau. Chau is charged with illegal...