GGRAsia – Newsletter 1

Newsletter 1

Jeju Shinhwa World opening resort casino Dec 8

Sep 21, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck

Chinese real estate developer Landing International Development Ltd said in a Thursday press release that the “official opening” of its new gaming resort project in South Korea – Jeju Shinhwa...

Galaxy Ent typhoon-hit Broadway Macau reopens Sept 25

Sep 20, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd has confirmed to GGRAsia that its Broadway Macau property (pictured in a file photo) on Cotai is to reopen fully on September 25 – a month after...

No request yet for casino at Royal Dragon: Macau regulator

Sep 19, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

The head of Macau’s casino regulator says the body has yet to receive a request for the opening of a casino in a revamped building near the Macao Polytechnic Institute in the downtown district...

No basis to say Okada back at private holdco: Universal

Sep 19, 2017 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck, World

Reports that Japanese gaming entrepreneur Kazuo Okada (pictured) had been “reinstalled” as either a representative or director of privately-held Hong Kong company Okada Holdings Ltd and had...

New faces join Macau legislature, Angela Leong re-elected

Sep 18, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Three new members are joining Macau’s Legislative Assembly as directly-elected legislators following a poll held on Sunday. Angela Leong On Kei, an executive director of Macau casino operator SJM...

Lawrence Ho trims stake in casino investor Summit Ascent

Sep 15, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck

Asian casino investor Lawrence Ho Yau Lung (pictured) has trimmed his ownership in Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd, the lead developer of the Tigre de Cristal casino resort in the Russian Far East. The...

MGTO says ready to inspect The 13 as hotel nears launch

Sep 13, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), says her office has processed all the paperwork needed to license Macau hotel project The 13 (pictured). She...

Mohegan Sun appoints Mario Kontomerkos as CEO

Sep 13, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck, World

U.S. regional tribal casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Mario Kontomerkos (pictured) as the firm’s new chief executive, effective from...

Macau casino ‘comps’ rose 10pct in 2016: govt

Sep 11, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Macau gaming operators’ expenses on complimentary accommodation and complimentary food and beverages offered to clients – commonly referred to in the casino industry as “comps”...

No approval yet for Royal Dragon casino in Macau

Sep 11, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

A sign saying “Royal Dragon Casino” (pictured) has recently appeared on a revamped building near the Macao Polytechnic Institute in the downtown district of Macau. A visit to the site by GGRAsia...

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Aristocrat aims to innovate and entertain

Aug 01, 2017

Sponsored content Aristocrat Leisure Ltd strives to lead the gaming industry in creating combinations of innovative cabinets and games that really entertain. Its game and cabinet creations are designed to help operators cater to all types of players and gaming floor segments. “Our global teams of...