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Scepticism from investors over casino tech M&A

Oct 10, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News

A note from Fitch Ratings Inc says there is a “healthy dose of scepticism” among investors about the cost savings likely to be generated from the current round of mergers and acquisitions in the...

FutureLogic deal gives JCM more opportunities: Nieman

Oct 02, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News

The acquisition of printer supplier FutureLogic Inc by JCM American Corp, otherwise know as JCM Global, has opened new markets for both companies. That is the opinion of Tom Nieman (pictured),...

Macau junkets – end of the good old days?

Sep 25, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau

Sources inside and outside the Macau casino industry say some VIP gamblers have stayed away from the city because of the corruption crackdown in mainland China. They add that this probably accounts...

Weike Gaming looks for growth in Asia

Sep 16, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Singapore

Singapore-based electronic casino games and systems specialist Weike Gaming Technology (S) Pte Ltd was founded in 1998, on the cusp of the biggest expansion in casino licensing that Asia has ever...

Labour pains: Macau casinos squeezed by local conditions

Sep 03, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau

Labour issues – relating to shortage of supply, wage demands and subsequent higher costs – are putting pressure on Macau’s casino operators. They are competing for new workers and offering...

Nightclubs good for casino business: club operator

Aug 28, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Philippines

Increased gaming revenue, higher hotel occupancy rates and lots of publicity are some of the benefits high-end nightclubs can offer casino properties – beyond enlarging their entertainment...

The Great Race: regional competitors eye Macau players

Aug 20, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News

Several jurisdictions neighbouring China appear to be stepping up their attempts to either enact or liberalise laws to encourage foreign direct investment by casino companies. This activity has...

Academic unveils year-long study of Macau junket trade

Aug 02, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau

The number of junket rooms in Macau casinos fell 10 percent year-on-year in 2013 – to 220 from 243 in 2012 – according to data collected from private sources by Carlos Siu Lam (pictured),...

Asian casinos place chips on golf

Jul 23, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News

Several casino resorts in Asia are sponsoring golf events to increase their international brand awareness. One example is the Resorts World Manila Masters, part of the Asian Tour golf tournament,...

Macau mulls constant video security for jackpot displays

Jul 16, 2014 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau

Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) is considering asking casino operators to provide enhanced surveillance – via video security camera – of slot machine jackpot displays,...