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Slot maker Ainsworth expects better fiscal 2H profit

Nov 27, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Australia-based slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd says it expects its second-half performance to improve compared to the first six months of the firm’s fiscal year ending June 30,...

JP Morgan bullish on Aristocrat N. America earnings

Nov 23, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

JP Morgan predicts that growth in the share of the North American market held by Aristocrat Leisure Ltd will increase this year’s earnings at Australian maker of slot machines. Aristocrat Leisure...

Studio City IPO over-allotment option fully exercised: firm

Nov 21, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck, World

Studio City International Holdings Ltd – the controlling entity of the Studio City casino resort (pictured) in Cotai, Macau – announced on Tuesday that the underwriters of its initial public...

Steve Wynn sex claims report stays under wraps, for now

Nov 20, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

A judge in the United States has temporarily blocked the release of a Massachusetts Gaming Commission report about allegations of sexual misconduct made against former casino entrepreneur Steve Wynn,...

Lawrence Ho ups stake in Melco Resorts

Nov 20, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Philippines, Top of the deck, World

Casino entrepreneur Lawrence Ho Yau Lung (pictured) has increased his stake in Nasdaq-listed Asian gaming business Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd. The news was given in a Monday filing to...

Imperial Pacific casino ops resumed Sunday: firm

Nov 19, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

The local casino unit of Imperial Pacific International Holdings Ltd has resumed operations on the Pacific island of Saipan after a brief suspension, said the parent in a Sunday filing. “The...

Imperial Pacific suspends casino ops, blames super typhoon

Nov 16, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

A super typhoon that struck the U.S. Pacific jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) several weeks ago is still having effects on air transport and tourism, and has...

JCM Global lifts forecasts of annual sales, profit

Nov 14, 2018 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd (JCM), also known as JCM Global, has increased its forecast of net sales for its financial year ending March 31 to JPY30 billion (US$263.45 million) from JPY28 billion. JCM...

Steve Wynn sues Wynn Resorts, Mass. regulator: reports

Nov 12, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Entrepreneur Steve Wynn is suing his former company Wynn Resorts Ltd and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, according to media reports. Mr Wynn (pictured in a file photo) alleges the firm...

Sci Games mulls IPO for social gaming biz

Nov 09, 2018 Newsdesk Latest News, Top of the deck, World

U.S.-based Scientific Games Corp says it is considering an initial public offering (IPO) next year for a minority interest in its social gaming business. The announcement was made on Thursday, the...