Hospitality Expert Pushes Taiwan Casinos

Liu Hsi-lin (l.), vice president of Taiwan’s National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, says the country’s government should reconsider casino gaming as a way to boost tourism.

Published November 26, 2018

Chui Mum about Macau Concessions

Macau Chief Executive Chui Sai On (l.) says the retender of the city’s gaming concessions will be “absolutely transparent,” but revealed little more about the process that will begin...

Published November 26, 2018

Londoner Macao a Work in Progress

Plans for the rebranding and refurbishment of Sands Cotai Central (l.) are evolving, says Sands China President and Chief Operating Officer Wilfred Wong. The property will become the Londoner...

Published November 26, 2018

IP Resort Reopens after Super-Typhoon

The Imperial Pacific Resort on the island of Saipan, forced to close after Typhoon Yutu (l.) in late October, resumed business “as normal” on November 18, said Imperial Pacific...

Published November 26, 2018

Macau Expects Modest Growth in November

According to Bernstein, gross gaming revenues in Macau will grow 2 percent to 4 percent year on year for November. The gaming hub was challenged this month by the...

Published November 26, 2018

Galaxy Eyes Seven Locales in Japan

When it comes to Japan, Galaxy Entertainment Group is casting its net wide. In a recent news conference, Deputy Chairman Francis Lui (l.) disclosed that the company has submitted...

Published November 26, 2018

Good Neighbor Policy to Link Lisboa, Wynn

Ambrose So, chairman of Macau casino concessionaire SJM Holdings Ltd., has confirmed that an overpass will be built linking SJM’s Lisboa Palace to rival resort Wynn Palace. The overpass...

Published November 19, 2018

Success Universe to Buy Travel Agency

Macau gaming operator Success Universe will soon complete its acquisition of a Canadian travel agency. The firm already owns 75 percent of Jade Travel Ltd.

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Macau Court: Wynn Must Repay Junket Deposits

Macau’s Court of Second Instance has overruled a lower court to determine that Wynn Macau is responsible to refund part of the HK$6 million (US$766,440) lost by investors in...

Published November 19, 2018

VIPs Skim Melco Profits

High-roller luck in Macau has caused a dip in revenues and profits by Melco Resorts & Entertainment. In the third quarter, MRE’s net revenues were $1.22 billion, down 11...

Published November 19, 2018

IPI: Bankruptcy Talk is ‘Fake News’

Imperial Pacific International, which has struggled to complete its casino resort in Saipan and faced negative headlines about its solvency is fighting back against rumors that it could go...

Published November 19, 2018

Indian Cruise Ships Pitch Local Gambling

The India Cruise Lines Association has asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (l.) to permit casino cruises in local waters. Under current law, gambling is not allowed aboard ships...

Published November 19, 2018

Macau Junkets Want Help with Collecting Debt

Macau’s junket industry is asking the local government for help in managing its past-due debt problem. That help includes proposed changes in the tax structure, which currently is based...

Published November 19, 2018

Duterte Reaffirms Boracay Casino Ban

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has restated his ban on casinos on the holiday island of Boracay, and says he doesn’t need an executive order to make the ban official.

Published November 19, 2018

Macau Looking at Sluggish 2019

Gaming analysts are increasingly downbeat in their Macau forecasts for the coming year. The city’s chief industry will likely feel the pinch due to the slowing of the mainland...

Published November 19, 2018

Osaka Could Win Big

The Osaka government is angling to host both the 2025 World Expo and one of Japan’s first three integrated resorts. One big win would be great, say analysts. Two...

Published November 19, 2018

No News is Good News

A “State of the SAR” address by Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On (l.) provided no clue about how the government is going to handle the renewal of...

Published November 19, 2018

Most Macau Greyhounds Still Homeless

Almost 500 racing greyhounds continue to be housed at the shuttered Macau Canidrome, though the onetime dog track has been closed for months.

Published November 12, 2018

Lawrence Ho Cleans Up on Studio City IPO

It’s good to be Lawrence Ho. The chairman and CEO of Melco International Development Ltd. will get the lion’s share of US$2.9 million in proceeds from Studio City’s initial...

Published November 12, 2018

Chinese Group Plans Philippine Casino

Despite repeated declarations by President Rodrigo Duterte that no new casinos will be built in the Philippines, a Chinese conglomerate has announced plans to develop a $100 million integrated...

Published November 12, 2018