CNMI Judge Awards Millions in Damages to IPI Workers

A judge has ordered Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International to pay $5.9 million in damages to a group of Chinese workers, saying they suffered “appalling” abuse.

Published May 31, 2021

South Shore Downfall Causes Board Exodus

Three directors of South Shore Holdings got the boot last month, along with the company’s secretary. South Shore owns Macau’s 13 hotel (l.), planned as “the most luxurious hotel...

Published May 31, 2021

PH Resorts: Philippine Resort Timing ‘Ideal’

PH Resorts, developer of Emerald Bay (l.) on Cebu Island in the Philippines, says by the time the complex opens, the world will have said goodbye to Covid-19 limitations.

Published May 31, 2021

Vietnam Locals Scheme A Losing Proposition?

Vietnam has established a multiyear pilot program to determine if it should allow locals to gamble in certain casinos, such as Hoiana (l.). According to some analysts, the program...

Published May 31, 2021

‘Don of Yokohama’ Organizes IR Opposition

Japanese anti-casino activist Yukio Fujiki (l.) has vowed to defeat the integrated resort bid planned in Yokohama. One way is through opposition to Mayor Fumiko Hayashi, whose term of...

Published May 31, 2021

Bloomberry Boss: Vaccine Center Not in Solaire Plan

Bloomberry Resorts Chairman and CEO Enrique Razon Jr. (l.) says there’s no truth to speculation that he will appropriate a planned vaccine center in Parañaque City to expand his...

Published May 24, 2021

Londoner Macao Almost Complete

In a sign of Macau’s ongoing economic recovery, the 370-suite Londoner Court at Sands China’s Londoner Macao will open gradually but be at 100 percent occupancy by Golden Week...

Published May 24, 2021

HKJC to Invest in China Horse Racing

The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced a HK$4 billion investment to develop horse racing in China, including construction of a new grandstand at Guangzhou’s Conghua track (l.).

Published May 24, 2021

Singapore-Hong Kong Flights Delayed Due to Covid-19

The “air-travel-bubble” flights between Hong Kong and Singapore will likely not be able to start up due to a rising number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore.

Published May 24, 2021

Report: Chinese Tourists Will Stay Close to Home Post-Pandemic

A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit indicates Chinese tourists are likely to choose destinations closer to home than in the past in the wake of the Covid-19...

Published May 24, 2021

IR Bidders Continue to Exit Japan

Japan was once hailed as the “Holy Grail” of gaming and the world’s next major market. Covid-19 has changed that. Cautious firms are no longer willing to spend billions...

Published May 24, 2021

Success Universe Purchases Bitcoin

Success Universe Group Ltd bought $1.3 million in Bitcoin as a way to diversify its investment portfolio. The company, which owns 49 percent of Ponte 16 casino in Macau,...

Published May 17, 2021

Korean Casinos Saw 70 Percent Drop in Traffic in 2020

Gaming turnover at South Korean casinos toppled by an average of 64.5 percent in 2020, and foot traffic was down about 70 percent for the year. That includes Kangwon...

Published May 17, 2021

Philippine Casino Looks to Japan Junkets

PH Resorts, which is developing the Emerald Bay casino resort (l.) on Cebu Island in the Philippines, has signed a deal with a junket operator to draw high rollers...

Published May 17, 2021

Jilted Wakayama Down to One IR Suitor

Proponents of an integrated resort in Wakayama, Japan (l.) say the region will need an integrated resort more than ever in the post-Covid economy. SunCity, one of two bidders...

Published May 17, 2021

South Shore Continues Rolls-Royce Sell-Off

South Shore Holdings continues to move them off the lot—the fleet of 20 Rolls-Royce Phantoms intended to transport VIP guests to and from the luxury 13 hotel resort in...

Published May 10, 2021

Japan’s Pachinko Biz Ignores Covid Shutdown Order

Japan’s pachinko industry appears to have dismissed a Covid-related state of emergency in four prefectures and ignored governors’ requests that the businesses shut down.

Published May 10, 2021

Century Delays Cambodian Casino Opening

Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment says it will push back the opening of a new casino in Dara Sakor, Cambodia. No new opening date has been announced.

Published May 10, 2021

PH Resorts to Open Philippines Casino This Year

Emerald Bay (l.), a casino resort in the Philippine province of Cebu, expects to open before the end of 2021, despite the challenging economy. The resort hopes to attract...

Published May 10, 2021

NagaCorp Staff Cuts Draw Ire

News of major staff cuts at Cambodia’s largest casino operator has sparked protests from the rank and file and their union. NagaCorp, which operates NagaWorld (l.) in Phnom Penh,...

Published May 10, 2021