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_2018-12-31
Macau-based operator Macau Legend said it has agreed to buy land in Siem Reap province in Cambodia for $90 million, on which it intends to build an integrated resort.

_2018-12-31
A $2 billion integrated resort planned for Quang Ninh province on Vietnam’s northern coast is expected to begin its first phase of construction in the first quarter of 2019 and be fully completed by 2022, according to local news reports.

_2018-12-31
A senior Indian politician has introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the Lower House of Parliament aimed at improving integrity in sports and calling for regulation of online sports betting.

_2018-12-27
More than 20 Chinese nationals have been arrested in Vietnam’s southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau for organizing illegal gambling, local m

_2018-12-27
The Kerala government has opposed the Finance Ministry’s plan to increase GST tax rates for lottery to 28 percent from the current 12 percent in the

_2018-12-27
Casino Canberra is on the verge of being bought up by one of Australia’s biggest hotel owners in a potential A$32 million (US$22.6 million) transact

_2018-12-27
U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment has entered into an agreement with outgoing CEO Mark Frissora to delay his resignation date to April 30, 20

_2018-12-27
The opening of the HKZM bridge led to a 15.3 percent increase in visitors to Macau in November, reaching 3.3 million, according to data from the Stati

_2018-12-27
A Macau hotel survey from Morgan Stanley has revealed there have been fewer hotels fully booked during the current holiday period, than the previous y

_2018-12-27
Genting Group’s Resorts World Las Vegas has been accused of trademark infringement and unfair competition in regards to its under-construction $4 bi

_2018-12-21
There’s never a dull moment when it comes to gaming in Asia and 2018 produced its fair share of surprises, many of them provided by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is keeping the gaming industry on its toes.

_2018-12-20
As 2018 comes to a close, remarkably few local municipalities are looking like seriously prepared candidates for IR bids, with really only two—Osaka and Wakayama—appearing to have fully lined up their local political and business establishments behind...

_2018-12-20
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Macau’s credit rating at “AA” with a stable outlook, citing the territory’s “exceptionally strong public and external finances, combined with a demonstrated commitment to fiscal prudence during periods of both gaming...

_2018-12-20
There are indications that one of the key players in Nagasaki’s anticipated bid to host an IR is becoming less enthusiastic about the prospects—Huis Ten Bosch President Hideo Sawada.

_2018-12-20
Nepal has banned the use of large denomination Indian currency notes in a move which tourism officials say may be detrimental to the industry.

_2018-12-20
Hard Rock Japan has announced that it has sponsored a snow sculpture for the famous Sapporo Snow Festival to be held next February, demonstrating its clear focus on Hokkaido for an IR bid.

_2018-12-20
The first and only functioning casino in Russia's Primorye gambling zone - Tigre de Cristal - has increased its net profit in the first 9 months of 2018 and its investor is now ready to spend $500 million on the construction of its second stage, according...

_2018-12-19
Congratulations on the 19th Anniversary of the establishment of the Macau SAR From your friends at:  Galaxy Entertainment Group Melco Resorts E

_2018-12-18
The American Gaming Association has named Bill Miller as the trade association’s next president and chief executive officer, effective January 14, 2

_2018-12-14
Myanmar looks set to be the next Asian jurisdiction to open its doors to IRs as the government seeks to attract much needed tourism dollars, with experts in the region predicting strong interest from potential investors.

_2018-12-14
The Minister of Racing is now taking a more cautious approach to reform of the racing industry after intense lobbying from racing clubs, warnings that the reforms are unworkable and signs from his majority coalition partner that it will not support some...

_2018-12-07
Technology and electronic table games were the two subjects most frequently cited as important trends for 2019 among the gaming industry’s largest s

_2018-12-07
Many of Macau’s casinos are in a race against time to ensure their newly-equipped VIP smoking lounges have been approved by the authorities.