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Features

License Macau casinos by venue, not concession: Ma

License Macau casinos by venue, not concession: Ma

Mar 06, 2018 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau  

A firm investing in one of Macau’s so-called satellite casinos is floating the idea of effectively ending the Macau government’s gaming concession system and moving to licensing by venue....
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New dawn for Japan, Asia-Pacific casino biz in 2018?

New dawn for Japan, Asia-Pacific casino biz in 2018?

Dec 29, 2017 Newsdesk Features, Latest News  

It could be 2024 before a casino resort is opened in Japan, but a key goal prior to launch should be for the authorities to apply evidence-based, critical thinking regarding how to run and oversee...
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Key 2017 moments for the Asia Pacific casino industry

Key 2017 moments for the Asia Pacific casino industry

Dec 27, 2017 Newsdesk Features, Latest News  

The year 2017 could prove to have been a turning point in the development of Vietnam’s casino industry. In Macau, despite the VIP gambling segment being once again in the driving seat regarding...
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Casino staff uniform tracking via RFID now common in Asia

Casino staff uniform tracking via RFID now common in Asia

Oct 25, 2017 Newsdesk Features, Latest News  

The deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to manage the whereabouts of uniforms and linens, as well as to track casino currency used on gaming floor tables, is increasingly...
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Gravity pull of Macau new casinos limits satellite venues

Gravity pull of Macau new casinos limits satellite venues

Oct 10, 2017 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau  

The recent arrival in the Macau market of a new so-called satellite casino – one that relies on the gaming permit of one of the city’s six licensed operators but is managed by a third party –...
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Macau Peninsula to become 2nd-tier casino hub: analyst

Macau Peninsula to become 2nd-tier casino hub: analyst

Aug 11, 2017 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

Macau’s traditional gaming zone on downtown peninsula is poised to become a second-tier casino hub, outshined by the development of several large-scale resorts in Cotai, says Andrew Klebanow,...
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Manila casino attack gives sector pause

Manila casino attack gives sector pause

Jun 27, 2017 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Philippines  

Management at two major casino venues in the Philippine capital Manila have told GGRAsia they saw some short-term negative impact on their hotel bookings following the deadly attack at the...
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Virtual sports, next big thing in Macau casino market?

Virtual sports, next big thing in Macau casino market?

Nov 23, 2016 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau  

Hong Kong-listed casino equipment supplier Paradise Entertainment Ltd has told GGRAsia the company hopes to launch – via its electronic table game (ETG) unit LT Game Ltd – virtual sports...
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Still room for improvement at Studio City: pundits

Still room for improvement at Studio City: pundits

Oct 27, 2016 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau  

As Studio City – the US$3.2-billion, 2015 addition to Macau’s roster of mega resorts – marks its first anniversary on Thursday, several commentators say there is still room for improvement in...
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Fantan to baccarat: a new book on Macau gaming law

Fantan to baccarat: a new book on Macau gaming law

May 26, 2016 Newsdesk Features, Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

Macau’s pacapio Chinese lottery game will celebrate its 170th year of continuous operation next year. That was just one of the facts brought to light when Jorge Godinho (pictured) – a visiting...
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Features

  • Maybe only handful Macau junkets can survive: trade rep
    Maybe only handful Macau junkets can survive: trade rep

    Apr 01, 2021  

    Possibly only a “couple” of Macau’s VIP gaming...
  • Local play key for Vietnam casino resort future: experts
    Local play key for Vietnam casino resort future: experts

    Mar 18, 2021  

    Vietnam’s large-scale casino resorts are not likely to...
  • Macau must clarify VIP sub-agent legal status: scholar
    Macau must clarify VIP sub-agent legal status: scholar

    Mar 12, 2021  

    Key regulatory issues on casino gaming to be addressed by...
  • Single gambling regulator for Singapore logical: experts
    Single gambling regulator for Singapore logical: experts

    Jun 05, 2020  

    Singapore’s plan to establish by 2021 a new body known as...
  • Casino cities embrace online play or lose out: experts
    Casino cities embrace online play or lose out: experts

    May 25, 2020  

    The coronavirus pandemic has been touted in some quarters...

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