• About Us
  • The Team
  • Advertise with Us

The latest news on the gaming industry in Asia

() () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () ()
  • Home
  • Macau
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia
  • World
  • Industry Talk
  • Trends & Tech
  • iGaming
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • RSS Feed
    • LinkedIn

Macau’s MGS casino trade show, organiser gain UFI status

May 11, 2017 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News  


Macau’s MGS casino trade show, organiser gain UFI status

MGS Entertainment Show – an annual trade exhibition and conference previously known as the Macao Gaming Show (MGS) – says it has recently been designated a ‘UFI Approved Event’.

The fifth edition of MGS will be held from November 14 to 16 at Cotai Expo at the Venetian Macao.

UFI, based on the outskirts of Paris, France, and also known as The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, describes itself as a body for the world’s leading trade show organisers and fairground owners, as well as major national and international exhibition associations, and “selected partners of the exhibition industry”.

“The UFI accreditation marks a significant step forward in the development of MGS,” said a press release issued on behalf of MGS Entertainment Show.

UFI has also approved the admission of the 150-member Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association (MGEMA), owner and organiser of MGS Entertainment Show, into full membership of the international body.

“It is encouraging to keep breaking new ground which supports our [MGS’s] expansion and our UFI certification definitely fits into that,” said Jay Chun, MGEMA’s chairman and also chairman of Hong Kong-listed gaming equipment maker Paradise Entertainment Ltd, as quoted in Tuesday’s press release.

“MGS always aims to deliver something new with each edition of the show, and 2017 will see a focus on technology, AI [artificial intelligence] and the innovation that not only drives the gaming industry forward but helps develop a more diversified leisure and entertainment offering to the market,” added Mr Chun.

The headline topic for MGS’s 2017 edition is “The Belt and Road – Smart City,” according to Wednesday’s press release.

The term “Belt and Road” refers to two proposals by China’s President Xi Jinping for economic cooperation between China and countries along traditional trading routes, now rebranded the “Silk Road Economic Belt” and the “21st-Century Maritime Silk Road”. The term “smart city” refers to initiatives to promote urban development via integration of information and communication technology and digital innovation. The development of Macau as a “smart city” is one of the goals included in the city’s first Five-Year Development Plan, unveiled last year.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Macau satellites declining before law update: experts
    Macau satellites declining before law...

    Apr 07, 2022  

  • Paradise Ent narrows 2021 loss, concerned about satellites
    Paradise Ent narrows 2021 loss,...

    Mar 25, 2022  

More news
  • Foreign tourists can get S.Korean peninsula visa from June 1
    Foreign tourists can get S.Korean...

    May 20, 2022  

  • Crown Resorts’ shareholders nod Blackstone bid
    Crown Resorts’ shareholders nod...

    May 20, 2022  


Latest News

Foreign tourists can get S.Korean peninsula visa from June 1

Foreign tourists can get S.Korean peninsula visa from June 1

May 20, 2022  

South Korea on Thursday said it would from June 1 resume issuing short-term tourism visas for trips to the country’s mainland, for individual visitors and groups of tourists. Permits for...
Read More
Crown Resorts’ shareholders nod Blackstone bid

Crown Resorts’ shareholders nod Blackstone bid

May 20, 2022  

JP Morgan ups Aristocrat profit forecast 8pct for FY2022

JP Morgan ups Aristocrat profit forecast 8pct for FY2022

May 20, 2022  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Pick of the Day

”[Revenue at Okada Manila] will be around 80 percent of the pre-pandemic level in 2022 before recovering almost fully in 2023"

Satoru Aoyama, Akash Gupta and Kalai Pillay

Analysts at credit rating agency Fitch



Most Popular

  • Andrew Lo takes controlling stake in Suncity, Summit AscentAndrew Lo takes controlling stake in Suncity, Summit Ascent May 19, 2022
  • Melco to launch family attraction at Studio City in JuneMelco to launch family attraction at Studio City in June May 19, 2022
  • Bloomberry plans 3rd Philippine casino, coastal near ManilaBloomberry plans 3rd Philippine casino, coastal near Manila May 19, 2022
  • Wynn CEO, Macau execs in base pay cut in return for sharesWynn CEO, Macau execs in base pay cut in return for shares May 17, 2022
Copyright 2014-2022 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us