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U.S. sports bet clarity could benefit Sci Games: Telsey

Apr 06, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Casino equipment manufacturer and lottery services provider Scientific Games Corp will potentially benefit if the legality of sports betting nationwide in the U.S., is clarified by that...

Universal Ent notes repurchase, repay after Wynn settlement

Apr 03, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Japanese gaming conglomerate Universal Entertainment Corp is to “repurchase and/or pre-pay [sic]” certain of its offshore private notes to an outstanding aggregate amount of US$1.33 billion,...

Cyprus temporary casino this year: Lawrence Ho

Apr 03, 2018 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Macau, Philippines, Top of the deck, World

Hong Kong-listed Melco International Development Ltd has confirmed it will launch a temporary casino facility in Cyprus this year. Late last year the firm – which is also majority owner of Macau...

Galaxy’s Lui says firm a passive investor in Wynn: report

Mar 29, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck, World

A member of the founding family at Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd says he is “not worried” if the gaming regulator in the U.S. state of Nevada wishes to make probity checks...

Imp Pacific seeks Saipan investors as profit dips 32pct

Mar 29, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Ltd says it is in talks with investors with the aim of completing construction of its casino resort (pictured in a file photo) on the Pacific island of Saipan,...

Major Macau junket plans Crown Melbourne VIP club

Mar 28, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck, World

Macau junket investor Meg-Star International has confirmed to GGRAsia that it is launching a new VIP club at Crown Melbourne (pictured) in Australia, with a planned soft opening of the club to take...

Mohegan Sun CEO interview hints S. Korea timing

Mar 27, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck, World

A senior executive of a U.S.-based casino firm planning a major gaming project in Incheon, South Korea, has talked in an interview of hoping to see ground breaking this year. Mario Kontomerkos...

Galaxy Ent acquires stake in Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn exits

Mar 23, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck, World

Macau-based casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd is acquiring an estimated 5-percent stake in U.S.-based firm Wynn Resorts Ltd, the latter announced in a press release on Thursday. Wynn...

Steve Wynn flags likely sale of some Wynn Resorts shares

Mar 22, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck, World

Steve Wynn, founder and former chairman and chief executive of casino group Wynn Resorts Ltd, “intends to sell” some or all of his shares in the company, Wynn Resorts announced on Wednesday. An...

James Packer resigns from Crown Resorts board

Mar 21, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Billionaire James Packer (pictured in a file photo) has stepped down as a director of Australia’s casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd. Mr Packer “has today resigned as a director for personal...