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First ICE Asia due in Manila postponed until May 2021

First ICE Asia due in Manila postponed until May 2021

Apr 08, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, Philippines  

The first edition of a planned new casino industry conference and exhibition in Asia – under the “ICE” branding used by Clarion Gaming for a popular London, United Kingdom event each year –...
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Aristocrat digital to catch paused casino biz: analysts

Aristocrat digital to catch paused casino biz: analysts

Apr 08, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, Top of the deck  

Australia-listed casino slot machine maker and digital casino games provider Aristocrat Leisure Ltd appears “well-positioned” to expand the market for its online-delivered product during a...
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IGT promotes Dorothy Costa to global HR head

IGT promotes Dorothy Costa to global HR head

Apr 08, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News  

Global gaming and lottery supplier International Game Technology Plc (IGT) has promoted Dorothy Costa (pictured) to global head of “people and transformation” – including human...
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Asia Pioneer warns Apac casino closures could hurt its biz

Asia Pioneer warns Apac casino closures could hurt its biz

Apr 07, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, Philippines, Rest of Asia  

Hong Kong-listed Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd says it expects the novel coronavirus pandemic to have a “material adverse impact” on the group’s financial performance and interim...
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AGEM Index retreats in March amid gaming slowdown

AGEM Index retreats in March amid gaming slowdown

Apr 03, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News  

The AGEM Index of share values for gaming equipment suppliers during March decreased by 156.39 points to 312.52 points, down 33.4 percent on the prior month, showed a written statement released on...
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FBM cash sent via Pagcor to help Philippines on Covid-19

FBM cash sent via Pagcor to help Philippines on Covid-19

Apr 02, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, Philippines  

FBM, a maker of casino slot machines and an international specialist in electronic bingo machines with a strong presence in the Philippines, has donated PHP20 million (US$393,000) to four public...
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MGM president for global gaming Sandoval steps down

MGM president for global gaming Sandoval steps down

Apr 02, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, World  

U.S.-based casino operator MGM Resorts International has announced that Brian Sandoval (pictured in a file photo), the group’s president of global gaming development, will be leaving the...
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Sega Sammy promotes Scott Winzeler to CEO, president

Sega Sammy promotes Scott Winzeler to CEO, president

Apr 01, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News  

Japan-based gaming equipment supplier Sega Sammy Creation Inc announced on Wednesday the appointment of Scott Winzeler as the firm’s new president and chief executive. The appointment was with...
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Asia Pioneer looks to consulting, leasing and SE Asia

Asia Pioneer looks to consulting, leasing and SE Asia

Mar 31, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, Macau  

Hong Kong-listed Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd said it expects its revenue this year from sales of electronic gaming equipment to be negatively affected – in common with the wider...
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Sci Games top execs volunteer pay cuts during downturn

Sci Games top execs volunteer pay cuts during downturn

Mar 31, 2020 Industry Talk, Latest News, Top of the deck, World  

Casino equipment and lottery services provider Scientific Games Corp said the group’s chief executive Barry Cottle had “volunteered a 100-percent reduction” in base salary while the...
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”Back in March, we decided that until there’s more clarity on what the business is going to look like, what the world is going to look like, and what the regulations really are over there, we’re pretty much ceasing our efforts [in Japan regarding pursuit of a casino project]”

Matt Maddox
Group chief executive of casino operator Wynn Resorts