Galaxy Macau Room Grows Premium-Mass

Galaxy Macau’s new premium-mass room won’t officially open until mid-August, but it’s already boosted average wagers in the category, says gaming analyst George Choi.

Published July 24, 2023

Yoshimura: Osaka IR Won’t Open in 2029

Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura (l.) has publicly acknowledged that an integrated resort in the prefecture likely will not open until 2030. The delay was attributed to the central government’s...

Published July 24, 2023

Shin Hwa World a No-Go in the Philippines

Korean casino developer Shin Hwa World is walking back plans to build a casino resort in the Philippines. The firm, which runs Jeju Shinhwa World in Korea, has been...

Published July 17, 2023

Macau Rejects Chau Appeals

A Macau court has dismissed an appeal by former junket king Alvin Chau (l.), convicted in January of running an illegal gambling network. Chau’s attorneys say some evidence against...

Published July 17, 2023

Arrest Order Issued for Okada, Associates in Philippines

A Philippines court has ordered the arrest of Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada (l.) and his associates for allegedly lifting funds from the Okada Manila casino cage during a seizure...

Published July 17, 2023

PAGCOR Halts More POGO Ops

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has shut down yet another offshore gaming operation in Manila pending an investigation. The regulator cited evidence of human trafficking and other crimes...

Published July 10, 2023

Asian Gaming Revenues Soar

In Macau and Korea, among other Asian markets, the post-Covid comeback continues. JP Morgan says Macau will post record-breaking EBITDA margins in the second quarter, and Korea is also...

Published July 10, 2023

Zhijiang Battles Extradition to China

Casino bigwig She Zhijiang (l.), chairman of developer Yatai International, is fighting extradition to China on charges he ran an illegal gambling operation in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle.

Published July 3, 2023

Steep Tax Hike in Store for HK Jockey Club

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is looking at a stiff increase in its football betting tax. Lawmakers have passed a bill that would assess more than $300 million per...

Published July 3, 2023

Rebound for Macau Junkets?

Macau junkets, decimated by Beijing’s crackdown on capital flights, are contributing more to the city’s post-Covid resurgence. But the remaining licensed junkets are treading lightly in their dealings with...

Published July 3, 2023

Consultant: Osaka IR Needs More Non-Gaming

A Japanese business consultancy says the integrated resort planned for Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay could increase and even double its revenues with more non-gaming amenities.

Published June 26, 2023

Macau Bars Concessionaires from Supporting CE Candidates

The Macau government will ban gaming concessionaires from supporting any future candidate for chief executive. Secretary Cheong Weng Chon (l.) said the change will protect gaming, “the main economic...

Published June 26, 2023

Nagasaki Still Hoping for IR Approval

Officials in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, remain hopeful that the central government will approve an integrated resort in the region. The development would be built adjacent to a theme park...

Published June 26, 2023

U.S. Gov’t Calls Out Human Trafficking in Asian Casinos

The U.S. Department of State says human trafficking is increasingly prevalent in Asian casinos, particularly in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle, as well as Macau and Cambodia.

Published June 26, 2023

Philippine Police Round Up 41K for Illegal Gambling

The Philippine National Police have arrested around 41,000 people for illegal gambling since the start of the year, according to General Benjamin Acorda Jr. (l.).

Published June 19, 2023

Macau Legend to Sell Laos Casino

Macau Legend Development has announced plans to sell its Laos casino, Savan Legend, for $45 million. Japanese businessman Shundo Yoshinari will acquire the casino, pending regulatory approval.

Published June 19, 2023

Greater Investment for Westside Manila Casino

Investors in a Manila casino must come up with more than $340 million in cash equity to secure a new loan. The property is being built by Suntrust Resort...

Published June 19, 2023

Macau GGR Continues to Grow Post-Holidays

Gross gaming revenues in Macau have reached their “highest non-holiday levels” since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, say analysts at JP Morgan. But those numbers are expected to...

Published June 19, 2023

Osaka Council Nods Next IR Steps

The Osaka City Council has formally approved a planned integrated resort with gaming on Yumeshima Island (l.). Not all were on board with the plan, which was approved by...

Published June 19, 2023

South Korea Launches Gaming Trade Group

South Korea, home of 17 casinos, has formed an industry trade group, the Association of Korea Gaming Tourism Professionals. Members convened May 30 with a goal to make the...

Published June 12, 2023