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G2E Asia 2024

GLI cybersecurity services expanding to meet demand

GLI cybersecurity services expanding to meet demand

Jun 07, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News, Macau, Philippines, Top of the deck  

Gaming technology compliance tester and security consultancy Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is marking its 35th year in business globally, and more than a decade-and-a-half operating in Asia...
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Clarity needed on Macau casino face recognition: lawyer

Clarity needed on Macau casino face recognition: lawyer

Jun 07, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  

Macau’s casino industry could benefit from clearer guidelines on the use of face recognition technology on gaming floors, particularly for marketing purposes. That is the opinion of Graça Saraiva...
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Ops take 6 months to start reaping smart table benefits

Ops take 6 months to start reaping smart table benefits

Jun 06, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

It could take around “six months” for casinos that install ‘smart tables’ to start reaping day-to-day operational benefits. That was the consensus view of a representative of...
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Global strength, local focus as IGT boosts Apac offer

Global strength, local focus as IGT boosts Apac offer

Jun 05, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

The slot machine business of International Game Technology Plc (IGT) is “firmly committed to Asia Pacific” markets, says Dallas Orchard (pictured left), senior vice president and chief operating...
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Immersive play, product key to grab young players: suppliers

Immersive play, product key to grab young players: suppliers

Jun 05, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

The provision of new, immersive gaming experiences will be key in attracting younger demographics to land-based casinos, said industry veteran Ken Jolly on Wednesday. He was speaking during a panel...
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Hann casino introduces live table PIGO ops, slots in 3Q

Hann casino introduces live table PIGO ops, slots in 3Q

Jun 05, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News, Philippines, Top of the deck  

Hann Casino Resort in Clark, in the Philippines, has recently started operations under its Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) licence, with the offering of live table games, the director of...
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Cambodia low tax regime a competitive edge: advisor

Cambodia low tax regime a competitive edge: advisor

Jun 05, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

Low taxation on gross gaming revenue (GGR) gives Cambodia an edge over other regional gaming markets, enabling local gaming operators to offer more incentives to attract players in the lower bracket,...
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Thai casinos opportunity has risk constraints: analysts

Thai casinos opportunity has risk constraints: analysts

Jun 05, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

The size and scope of any casino industry developed in Thailand might fall short of its government’s expectations, as the country faces several challenges and risks that might limit...
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Up to 20pct as premium mass reinvestment reasonable: MS

Up to 20pct as premium mass reinvestment reasonable: MS

Jun 04, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

Competition among Macau operators is increasing, especially for customers in the premium-mass segment, but spending by the city’s six concessionaires has remained reasonable and costs were flat in...
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Aruze Gaming Global excited to return Aruze brand to Asia

Aruze Gaming Global excited to return Aruze brand to Asia

Jun 04, 2024 G2E Asia 2024, Latest News  

The recently-created slot machine manufacturing business Aruze Gaming Global is “very excited” to bring the famous Aruze brand “back to Asia”, at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E)...
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Pick of the Day

”I have great hope for 2025 and while obviously stimulus in the overall activity case of the economy in China is relevant and important, I think Macau is still a bit unique and I think we’ve continued to experience it”

Bill Hornbuckle
Chief executive of MGM Resorts