Philippines GGR in Growth Mode

Andrea Domingo (l.), head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., says GGR from that country’s gaming industry could reach PHP217 billion (US$4.1 billion) by the end of 2019—up...

Published December 10, 2018

Rush Street Declares for Japan

U.S.-based casino company Rush Street Gaming has thrown its hat in the ring of contenders for a Japan integrated resort license. Chairman Neil Bluhm (l.) says he’s all in...

Published December 10, 2018

U.S.-China Ceasefire Helps Casinos

Wynn Resorts was one of the big winners as trade war tensions eased between the governments of China and the United States. Other U.S. casino companies that operate in...

Published December 10, 2018

Macau Casino Workers Face Random Checks

A specially appointed inspector will conduct random checks in Macau casinos to see if casino employees are on-property when they’re not working. A proposed ban on staff would affect...

Published December 3, 2018

Melco Kicks off US$500 Million Share Repurchase

The board of directors of Melco International Development Ltd. last month approved a US$500 million (HK$3.9 billion) share repurchase related to its Melco Resorts & Entertainment subsidiary.

Published December 3, 2018

Shinhwa Resort Hotel Online in 2019

The opening of a Shinhwa Resort-branded hotel at Jeju Shinhwa World (l.) in South Korean will likely be delayed until open 2019, according to a source linked to operator...

Published December 3, 2018

No Cops in Casinos in Philippines

The Philippine National Police will strictly enforce its ban on officers entering casinos and other gaming venues in the country, Chief Superintendent Benigno Durana says.

Published December 3, 2018

Okada Manila Banks on New Rooms

The addition of 1,000 hotel rooms at Okada Manila is expected to drive significant new revenue at the resort, located in Manila’s Entertainment City casino zone. The resort saw...

Published December 3, 2018

13’s Unlucky Streak Continues

South Shore Holdings, operator of the luxury 13 Hotel in Macau, posted losses of HK$442 million (US$56.5 million) for the six months to September 30, up 18 percent from...

Published December 3, 2018

Hilton Manila Opens at Resorts World Manila

A Hilton hotel has opened at Resorts World Manila (l.) near Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The hotel offers 357 modern guest rooms with “direct-to-room” technology for Hilton Honors members.

Published December 3, 2018

Phu Quoc Casino Approved in Vietnam

The Vietnamese government has OK’d a casino development inside a resort on the island of Phu Quoc (l.), local media report. The project will be part of a three-year...

Published December 3, 2018

Selena to Break Ground in Primorye

Russia-based Diamond Fortune will soon begin construction on its first casino resort, called Selena (l.), in the Primorye Integrated Entertainment Zone near Vladivostok. The company plans to open Phase...

Published December 3, 2018

Ex-PAGCOR Official Could Sue Anew—in the U.S.

A former official of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. dropped his says he may move his lawsuit against Wynn Macau from a local court to the U.S. because...

Published December 3, 2018

Genting Sues Fox, Mouse

Malaysian casino operator Genting Malaysia Berhad is suing two U.S. entertainment giants—21st Century Fox and Disney—alleging that they bailed on a 2013 deal for a theme park near Kuala...

Published December 3, 2018

IPI Lays Off 60

Sixty people laid off from Saipan’s Imperial Pacific Resort (l.) want answers about their sudden dismissals. Operator Imperial Pacific International says the layoffs were essential following damage from Typhoon...

Published December 3, 2018

Osaka Wins World Expo

Winning the 2025 World Expo could boost Osaka’s chances to host one of Japan’s first three integrated resorts, says brokerage Nomura. The city defeated three other challengers and will...

Published December 3, 2018

Philippines Target Illegal Workers

The Philippine government plans to crack down on illegal foreign laborers in the country’s casinos and online gaming industry. A new task force to ensure that all workers hold...

Published November 26, 2018

Macau’s Smoking Lounges Running out of Time

Macau’s gaming halls are moving slowly to establish legally sanctioned smoking lounges. Of more than 400 lounges that must be certified by January, the Health Bureau officials have approved...

Published November 26, 2018

Studio City Underwriters Exercise Over-allotment Option

Underwriters who handled Studio City International Holdings’ IPO exercised their over-allotment option, buying more than 4.3 million additional American Depositary Shares for $12.50 each.

Published November 26, 2018

Vietnam OKs $500M Racetrack

Officials in Hanoi have approved a US$500 million horse track and entertainment facility in the Vietnamese capital city. The project is a long time coming; it was first OK’d...

Published November 26, 2018