Cambodian Governor Targets ‘Rogue’ Casinos

Kuoch Chamroeun (l.), provincial governor of Preah Sihanouk in Cambodia, says he will suspend the licenses of casinos involved in crime, and also bring charges against their owners.

Published August 15, 2022

Okada Manila Boards Battle Over Access to Funds, Son of Okada

The competing boards of Okada Manila in the Philippines continue to argue about access to casino funds. The ousted board has demanded that the Kazuo Okada-led board stop dipping...

Published August 15, 2022

New Regulatory Body in Charge in Singapore

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act went into effect on August 1, establishing a new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) that will oversee all gambling in Singapore, including the...

Published August 8, 2022

Japan Silences Anti-Gaming Critics

The two prefectures—Osaka and Nagasaki—that are the likely winners of a Japanese casino license last week quashed opposition to the process last week, allowing the process to continue. Osaka...

Published August 8, 2022

Macau Re-Opens With Covid Restrictions Receding

While the over two-week lockdown period and partial reopening have badly impacted the casinos of Macau, a full reopening of the properties may not help with China’s zero-Covid policy...

Published August 8, 2022

Analyst: IPI Can’t Recover

Imperial Pacific International, operator of a failed casino on Saipan, is too far gone to come back, says Tim Shepard, director of Fortuna Investments. Since 2019, IPI has written...

Published August 1, 2022

Report: Nagasaki IR Site on the Block; Casino Location in Question

The Japan Times has reported that Huis Ten Bosch (l.), a Dutch-themed amusement park planned as the location for a Nagasaki integrated resort, will be sold. A reputed suitor...

Published August 1, 2022

Okada: ‘Kidnaping’ Lawsuit Won’t Stand

Kazuo Okada (l.) wants the Philippine DOJ to toss a lawsuit filed by a former Okada Manila officer alleging unlawful detention and coercion. Okada’s son calls the businessman’s takeover...

Published August 1, 2022

Singapore Recovery Hampered by Limited Flights, Workforce

Las Vegas Sands chief Rob Goldstein (l.) says Singapore, home of Marina Bay Sands, won’t fully rebound until international travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Goldstein also cited limited personnel...

Published August 1, 2022

Thailand Closer to Casino Industry

Thailand may move swiftly to introduce legal casinos as a panacea for its Covid-battered economy. One estimate says even a young industry could produce $11 billion in new taxes...

Published August 1, 2022

Macau Concession Tender Finally Under Way

Last week, the Macau government appointed nine members to the city’s gaming concession tender committee. They will award up to six 10-year concessions in the gaming hub, which is...

Published August 1, 2022

Resorts World Manila Debuts New Name: Newport World Resorts

Resorts World Manila in the Philippine capital’s Entertainment City has announced that it has changed its name to Newport World Resorts.

Published July 25, 2022

Cambodian Casino Industry on Comeback Trail

Of 143 gaming license applications filed in Cambodia, only 13 have been issued to date this year. Pre-pandemic, the country had about 200 licensed operators. Meanwhile, tourism is on...

Published July 25, 2022

To Target International Guests, Wynn Macau to Appoint CMO

Wynn Macau Ltd. has created a new position, chief marketing officer, in order to draw more customers to the resort beyond Mainland China. The new hire will report to...

Published July 18, 2022

Vietnam Could Expand Casino Pilot Program

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has asked the government to extend a pilot program that allows locals to gamble. The ministry also wants to add two new casinos to the...

Published July 18, 2022

Anti-Casino Group Persists in Bid to Overturn Osaka IR

Anti-casino activists in Osaka, Japan, may sue the government for signing off on a land deal they claim violates the local finance act. The city has set aside millions...

Published July 18, 2022

Survey: Majority of Thai Residents Support Casinos

A survey of 3,200 Thai citizens indicates that the overwhelming majority—more than 80 percent—support a legal casino industry in the country. Five casinos are part of the proposal, including...

Published July 18, 2022

Cambodia Border Casinos Face Maintenance, Employee Issues

Cambodian casinos along the border have had trouble reopening post-pandemic. During the period they closed, maintenance fell off and too few employees are now available.

Published July 18, 2022

Sri Lanka to Issue Licenses to Four Casinos

The troubled island nation of Sri Lanka has approved issuing licenses to four casinos. This will make it easier for the government to collect the gaming taxes the Inland...

Published July 18, 2022

Universal to Press Case Against Okada

Universal Entertainment Corp. announced last week that it will pursue criminal charges against Kazuo Okada (l.) and his “collaborators” for what it describes as the forced takeover of Okada...

Published July 18, 2022