Location: Asia
Macau government says concessionaires expected to have “minimum ratio” of 85% local employees
Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said Tuesday that the minimum proportion of local staff employed by each of the... more
Chinese state broadcaster claims online platforms controlled by Alvin Chau and Suncity generated $42 billion in turnover from mainland customers
China’s national TV broadcaster, China Central Television (CCTV), reported Monday that online gaming sites allegedly operate by former... more
Wall Street Bets: Analysts take on California sports betting, Macau gaming, Strip room rates, VICI Properties
California sports betting In a January 7 statement, Jefferies analyst David Katz noted that advocates in California are advancing efforts... more
The end of gambling addiction? Scientists develop brain chip that lowers risk-taking in monkeys
Monkeys are natural risk-takers, but when scientists implanted chips into their brains, they became much more careful, according to a new... more
Macau hotel veteran Rutger Verschuren bestowed Chevalier de I’Ordre National du Mérite
The Chairman of the France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) and Area Vice President – Macau Operations for Artyzen Hospitality Group,... more
Wall Street analyst tackles gaming stocks in 2024
According to a Wall Street analyst, Las Vegas Strip and locals casinos are the best positioned in the industry heading into 2024, despite... more
Gaming Laboratories International receives accreditation for labs in Canada, India
Gaming Laboratories International Thursday announced it has achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory... more
China removes official after video games rules spark turmoil
China removed an official at a government body overseeing its press and publications regulator, five sources who were briefed on the matter... more
Macau GGR hits $22.7 billion in 2023
Macau recorded gross gaming revenue of $22.7 billion in 2023, representing a 334% year-on-year increase and marking a phenomenal recovery... more
What room for new IRs on Japan’s path to a casino market?
With the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission already in place, the authorities in that nation “will for sure look to open up to applications... more
