PH Resorts Still Seeking Cebu Investors

Philippines gaming firm PH Resorts Group Holdings continues to pursue investors to get a stalled Cebu integrated resort (l.) off the ground. The company is in “substantive discussions” with...

Published December 11, 2023

Japanese Prefecture Still Exploring IR

Lawmakers in Hokkaido, Japan, will convene a study group to explore the potential of a casino resort in the prefecture. So far, the central government has only approved one...

Published December 4, 2023

China Says Saipan Casino Exec is a Crime Boss

Former Macau junket chief Ji Xiaobo (l.), who ran failed Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International, has been named the head of a “criminal syndicate” by a Chinese court....

Published December 4, 2023

Philippines Supreme Court: Okada Out at Manila IR

After a protracted legal battle, Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada (l.) has been finally and decisively removed from the board of an entity that runs the Okada Manila casino in...

Published December 4, 2023

In Korea, Inspire Debut Highlights Non-Gaming

Mohegan Gaming of Connecticut opened its new Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea last week. The soft opening featured non-gaming attractions as the operator awaits its casino license.

Published December 4, 2023

MGM China Prez: Don’t Duplicate Non-Gaming

Macau’s gaming concessionaires have committed billions of dollars for non-gaming attractions over the next 10 years. MGM China President Hubert Wang warns against “repetitive” investments.

Published November 20, 2023

Philippines POGO Scandal Sparks Larger Probe

Philippine Senator Win Gatchalian has asked for an investigation of crimes at an iGaming site in Pasay City. Workers have reported torture and sexual assault. In the fallout, more...

Published November 20, 2023

Macau Stocks Weak, Despite Rebound

The collective market value of Macau’s Big 6 gaming operators has slumped to November 2022 levels, despite strong growth in the third quarter. Analysts are scratching their heads.

Published November 20, 2023

Genting Earmarks $5 Billion for Resorts World Singapore

Malaysian casino giant Genting will spend $5 billion to expand Resorts World Sentosa (l.) in Singapore. The total investment of $5 billion is almost double the amount planned in...

Published November 20, 2023

With New Attractions to Come, Macau Still Reliant on Gaming

As Macau works to add non-gaming attractions, casinos are still the main draw. Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) predicts that the city will generate $26.8 billion in gaming...

Published November 13, 2023

After Data Breach, MBC Warns Patrons to Guard Accounts

Marina Bay Sands (l.), one of two integrated resorts in Singapore, is the latest major casino property to fall victim to hackers. Last month, “unauthorized” actors got hold of...

Published November 13, 2023

PAGCOR Could Generate $1 Billion in Taxes in ’24

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has earmarked millions more in gaming revenues to the national budget for 2024, taking its total contributions into the billion-dollar range.

Published November 13, 2023

Can Macau Compete in a Crowded Sports Market?

In the quest to end its reliance on gaming for tax revenues, Macau is exploring its potential future role as a sports hub. Casino operators are already mounting large-scale...

Published November 6, 2023

Trafficked Workers Freed from Myanmar Casinos

Approximately 200 foreigners were recently rescued from workplaces at illicit casinos in Myanmar. The United Nations has said hundreds of thousands of people have been forced into similar work...

Published November 6, 2023

Record-Breaking October in Macau

Macau casinos continue to rack up post-Covid revenue records. October GGR reached its highest level since the pandemic started at MOP19.5 billion ($2.42 billion). The city reopened to tourist...

Published November 6, 2023

Yet Another Thai Committee to Consider Legal Gaming

Thailand will form a new committee to consider legalized gaming, including casinos. A legal industry would capture domestic gamblers who now cross the border to play in Cambodia, Laos...

Published November 6, 2023

Macau CE Says Digital the Key to Diversification

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) says digital technologies will speed the city’s fiscal diversification. The Beijing government has ordered the casino hub to move beyond its reliance...

Published October 30, 2023

PAGCOR Ordered to Get Philippines Off AML ‘Grey List’

The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (l.) has ordered the country’s gaming regulator to do anything necessary to get the country removed from a global money-laundering “grey...

Published October 30, 2023

Macau Visitation Continues Comeback

In another sign of Macau’s post-pandemic recovery, officials recently tallied more than 105,000 visitor arrivals per day over consecutive days. On a recent holiday weekend, visitation reached levels not...

Published October 30, 2023

Macau Court Upholds Chau Sentence, Adds Fines

Macau’s Court of Second Instance has upheld the convictions of former Suncity CEO Alvin Chau (l.) and other Suncity employees and also increased the damages they must pay for...

Published October 30, 2023