GGRAsia – Newsletter 5

Newsletter 5

Sci Games launches its first skill-based slot machine

Jun 09, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Trends & Tech

Casino equipment maker and lottery services provider Scientific Games Corp announced on Thursday the launch of its first slot machine with a skill-based feature. The Space Invaders-themed slot...

Success Dragon executives resign, firm drops energy biz deal

Jun 08, 2017 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News

Gaming services firm Success Dragon International Holdings Ltd announced on Wednesday the resignation of the firm’s chief executive, Jiang Dan, chairman Li Xuehua and non-executive director Jia...

Genting Hong Kong confirms final dividend

Jun 07, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck

Casino ship operator and gaming investor Genting Hong Kong Ltd announced on Wednesday that its shareholders have approved a final dividend of US$0.01 per share for the year ended December 31, 2016....

AGEM Index extends gains into May

Jun 06, 2017 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News

The AGEM Index, which tracks the stock performance of listed firms in the casino equipment supply sector, reached another record high in May, continuing the momentum from previous months. The...

Four Japan IRs likely, Singapore style tax: Morningstar

Jun 05, 2017 Newsdesk Japan, Latest News, Top of the deck

Four so-called integrated resort (IR) casino developments – two in big cities and two in regional locations – could be permitted in Japan, says investment research firm Morningstar Inc, citing...

Macau Billionaire Poker tournament set for July

Jun 02, 2017 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Macau

The Macau Billionaire Poker Event Co Ltd (MBP) will organise the MBP Summer Showdown in July and August this year, with the “Hope Cup” as the main event of the tournament. The tournament –...

Macau border currency declaration system active Nov 1

Jun 01, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

Macau’s Legislative Assembly has approved in a final reading a government-proposed bill introducing a currency declaration requirement for all travellers to and from the jurisdiction. The new law...

Macau hotel occupancy up 6.4 points yr-on-yr in April

May 31, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck

The total number of guest check ins at Macau hotels and guesthouses reached nearly 1.08 million in April this year, an expansion of 17.3 percent on the prior-year period. The average occupancy rate...

MBS sues Chinese Olympic gold medallist for gambling debt

May 30, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Singapore, Top of the deck

Singapore casino resort Marina Bay Sands (pictured) is taking a former Chinese Olympic gold medallist to court in Hong Kong for failing to repay a gambling debt, reported media in Hong Kong. Marina...

Melco Intl extends period to buyout Ent Gaming Asia

May 29, 2017 Newsdesk Latest News, Rest of Asia, Top of the deck

Melco International Development Ltd on Friday announced that the offering period for the issued and outstanding shares of Entertainment Gaming Asia Inc will be extended for five business days,...

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The most popular gambling games and slots in Asia, according to 1xBet

Aug 16, 2024

For global betting company 1xBet, Asia is a key market for several reasons. Firstly, it is the largest region in terms of population and density, home to about 5 billion people, or 60 percent of the world’s total. Secondly, Asia’s gambling entertainment history spans thousands of years, with...