Bloomberry’s Razon: Manila IR to Open Next Year

Bloomberry Resorts Chairman and CEO Enrique Razon (l.) says the Philippine operator’s second Manila integrated resort, Solaire North, will open as planned in 2023.

Published May 2, 2022

Committee to Report on Thai Casinos

An extraordinary committee of the Thai House of Representatives will soon issue a report on the pros and cons of an integrated resort in the country. Bangkok (l.) could...

Published April 25, 2022

U.S. Accuses Macau of Censorship

A U.S. report says Macau saw more limits on free speech and assembly in 2021. Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) upheld freedom of the press, as long as...

Published April 25, 2022

Singapore IR to Renovate Three Hotels

This spring, Resorts World Sentosa (l.) in Singapore will begin the renovation of three hotels, the Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, the Hotel Michael, and the Festive Hotel. Collectively, the...

Published April 25, 2022

Macau GDP Won’t Bounce Back for Years

The International Monetary Fund says Macau’s gaming-centric economy won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 2025. The contraction is a reminder of the need to diversify, as demanded by Beijing....

Published April 25, 2022

Melco, Studio City Could Be Delisted in U.S.

Twelve Chinese firms including gaming operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Studio City International may be delisted from U.S. stock exchanges for refusing to let officials view their internal...

Published April 18, 2022

Bally’s Eyes Japanese IR

Bally’s Corp, announced a plan to build an integrated resort in the Japanese city of Fukuoka, although local officials have said they are not interested in hosting an IR....

Published April 11, 2022

Report: Macau Satellites Need Stricter Regulation

A new report from Macao Polytechnic University says the crackdown on satellite casinos in the Chinese city is called for, as they are “fraught with opacity and undesirable business...

Published April 11, 2022

U.S. Investors Interested in Saipan Casino

With IPI’s Saipan casino license hanging in the balance, Andrew Yeom (l.), head of the Northern Mariana Islands casino commission, says U.S. investors have approached him about running a...

Published April 4, 2022

Genting Singapore Expansion Focuses on Sustainable Practices

Genting Singapore will emphasize sustainable development in its planned renovation of Resorts World Sentosa (l.). Both Genting and Sands China have agreed to major upgrades as a condition of...

Published April 4, 2022

Osaka IR Approved by City Council

Members of the Osaka City Council have approved plans for an integrated resort (l.) in the Japanese prefecture, despite concerns about site remediation costs. The bid must go to...

Published April 4, 2022

Wynn to Add Nongaming in Macau

Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings has indicated the U.S.-based operator may add more hotel rooms in Macau, as well as non-gaming facilities including sports venues and arts and cultural...

Published April 4, 2022

Macau Satellite Casino Operator Speaks Out on Impact of Closures

Jay Chun (l.), the head of Paradise Entertainment, operator of satellite casinos in Macau, is concerned about the potential loss of the sector, which he says makes a “significant...

Published April 4, 2022

Philippines’ PIGO System Could Bring in More Revenue

Illegal online gaming, coupled with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, have led to the establishment of the Philippines Inland Gaming Operator. The system could let land-based casinos offer...

Published March 28, 2022

Could Location Site Sink Osaka IR?

Concerns about flooding at Yumeshima Island (l.) in Osaka Bay have raised questions about the site’s suitability for an integrated resort. But the MGM-led consortium says it has no...

Published March 28, 2022

Cambodian Government Calls for End of NagaWorld Protest

Cambodian government officials have called on NagaWorld protesters to end their public demonstrations, and warned that ongoing rallies may be undermine the success of their demands.

Published March 21, 2022

Details Emerge About Nagasaki IR (Including $3.7 Billion Price Tag)

Casinos Austria International Japan, chosen to develop and operate an integrated resort in Nagasaki (l.), has released financial details of the project, which will cost about JPY438.3 billion ($3.7...

Published March 21, 2022

Macau Stocks Plummet on Covid Surge

Macau gaming stocks have taken another gut punch, losing a combined $4.4 billion, or a combined 8.7 percent of their value, due to a recent rise in Covid cases....

Published March 21, 2022

LVS Ponders Asian Expansion

Rob Goldstein (l.), CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has revealed that the operator is in discussions with officials of a “top-tier” Asian country about building a major...

Published March 21, 2022

Call to End Online Cockfighting in Philippines

A tremendously popular pastime in the Philippines is associated with the disappearance of 34 persons. Several senators have called for the suspension of eSabong by the regulator of the...

Published March 14, 2022