GGRAsia – G2E Asia 2017

Pachinko not casino, but gives Japan pointers: analysts

May 17, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

The huge amounts of money wagered on pachinko games annually in Japan do give some pointers to the likely appeal of casino slot machines when casino resorts are built there. So said the investment...

More regulation, transparency trend in Macau: Francis Lui

May 17, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

The deputy chairman of Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd, Francis Lui Yiu Tung, says the planned introduction of new customer verification technology at local automated teller...

U.S. operators big contributors to Macau growth: AGA head

May 16, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

The U.S. casino operators with a footprint in Macau have made “immense contributions” to the development of the city’s casino industry, and that should be recognised during the upcoming...

Casino framework needs to fit Japan market: panel

May 16, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

Decision makers in Japan should learn from other gaming jurisdictions but create a legal framework that is appropriate for their own market, suggested on Tuesday a panel of gaming industry experts....

Open Hengqin travel, tax review targets for Galaxy boss

May 16, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

The idea of “borderless” travel between Hengqin and Macau should be encouraged in order to boost two-centre tourism, said Francis Lui Yiu Tung (pictured), deputy chairman of Macau casino operator...

G2E Asia 2017 kicks off with new features

May 16, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2017 conference and trade exhibition kicked off today, Tuesday, with new features aiming to drive development for the Asian gaming industry, said the organisers....

Novomatic, Ainsworth sharing G2E Asia booth

May 16, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

Austria-based gaming equipment maker Novomatic AG is sharing a stand with Australian slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia trade show. This...

Gamification software firm OfferCraft eyes Asian market

May 16, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

OfferCraft LLC – a provider of software using gamification and rewards to increase client loyalty and improve the effectiveness of marketing campaigns – is aiming to expand to Asia. Company...

Scientific Games brings latest product offering to G2E Asia

May 15, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

Casino equipment maker and lottery services provider Scientific Games Corp is showcasing several new games at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia 2017, the firm said in a press release. At the trade...

IGT showcases PlaySpot mobile software at G2E Asia

May 15, 2017 Newsdesk G2E Asia 2017, Latest News

Global gaming and lottery supplier International Game Technology Plc (IGT) is to highlight the firm’s PlaySpot mobile software at this year’s edition of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia. The product...