2013-12-19
The Queensland government has called for expressions of interest to build an integrated resort in Brisbane and two regional areas, moving forward wit
2013-12-19
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Mobile gaming has been revolutionizing the gaming market. A report released by Juniper Research states that the mobile gaming businesses are set to reach $100 billion by 2017 overtaking its position as a complementary...
2013-12-19
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Global gaming expert Steve Donoughue, Senior Associate of E-gamingexperts.com, and Dr Peter Chadha - CEO of DrPete Inc - examine the implications of the latest UK gambling legislation on IT and Asian operators.
The...
2013-12-18
In a move that threatens the future of the virtual currency Bitcoin in one of its potentially largest markets, China has banned third party payment p
2013-12-18
Six people were arrested after police broke up an illegal online gambling racket in the Thane rural area, according to police inspector Kishore Khair
2013-12-18
One97 Communications has formed a partnership with Singapore Telecom to offer each others’ mobile games, local media reported. One97 will provide i
2013-12-18
The Queensland state government has lifted a limit on the size of notes that poker machines can accept from $20 to allow both $50 and $100 notes. The
2013-12-18
Echo Entertainment Group Limited said it has completed a program to close out some of its out-of-the-money interest rate swap positions and restructu
2013-12-18
Macau’s Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On plans to discuss the possibility of Beijing opening the border between Macau and China for more hours
2013-12-18
Gambling companies will not be permitted to operate in the Hengqin New Area, a demonstration area exploring cooperation between Guangdong province, H
2013-12-18
China's lottery sales rose 18.9 percent in the first 11 months of this year to 279 billion yuan ($45.66 billion), led by sports lottery sales, accord
2013-12-18
Five people have been jailed for cheating Marina Bay Sands of more than S$20,000 in a baccarat game, local media said. The five, aged between 40 and
2013-12-18
Tourist arrivals to the central Lao province of Savannakhet have fallen by 10 percent this year, in part because political demonstrations in Bangkok
2013-12-18
Melco Crown Entertainment says it’s pledging $10 million to cultural projects in Japan through Tokyo’s University of the Arts. The projects inclu
2013-12-18
Taiwan is seeking investment from gaming companies in the area around the Taoyuan International Airport to create an Asian hub, local media said, cit
2013-12-18
The Sri Lankan government has approved Crown Resorts Ltd’s plans for a $400 million casino complex and two other similar projects, but hasn’t giv
2013-12-18
Saipan Governor Eloy Inos has signed an amendment to a bill redefining a gambling device that will allow the operation of electronic gaming machines
2013-12-18
SkyCity says its interim normalized net profit in the fiscal first half to end-December is likely to be in the range of NZ$65 ($53.6 million) to $68
2013-12-18
Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris was refused entry to Perth’s Crown Casino after he and his teammates had been celebrating their Ashes win, local
2013-12-18
In its annual report for the 12 months ended 30 September 2013, Aristocrat Leisure Ltd reported that net profit after tax and non-controlling interes
2013-12-11
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By I. Nelson Rose
The Macau operations of two of the world’s biggest casino operators - MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts - were under the spotlight in the U.S. this week as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission geared...
2013-12-11
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Sports betting in Australia has seen explosive growth in recent years, fuelled by a relaxation in advertising rules. But the industry may yet become a victim of its own success, with mounting calls for the level of ads...
2013-12-05
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The Singapore government has now made it clear it plans to regulate online gaming. What’s less clear however are potential exemptions to the rules that may allow operators scope to tap into the market’s potential.
To...
2013-12-05
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Macau’s casino operators, which have traditionally used bank loans to finance the construction of their resorts, are increasingly turning to high-yield debt to fund projects, according to industry experts at a gaming...
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