Location: Asia

09/08/23 3:37 PM

U.S. judge says no requirement for Okada Manila SPAC merger to proceed

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
A US court has ruled that the operating entity of Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila will not be required to complete a previously... more
09/07/23 9:09 PM

MGM CEO: Las Vegas properties well positioned in “golden triangle of sports”

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said the company’s Las Vegas casino-resorts are in the garden spot to benefit from events at... more
09/06/23 3:32 PM

Macau’s gaming-related crime up by 113% in H1 but significant lower than pre-COVID

  • Pierce Chan, Inside Asian Gaming
Macau recorded 422 cases of gaming-related crime in the first half of 2023, an increase of 224 cases or 113% compared to the same period in... more
09/06/23 3:12 PM

Betson Southeast adds Rick Murphy to sales team

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Betson Southeast announced Wednesday that Rick Murphy is returning to the company to help its expansion in the Georgia gaming market.... more
09/05/23 3:09 PM

Osaka to delay opening of casino resort to autumn 2030

  • The Japan Times
The Osaka prefectural and municipal governments said Tuesday that they will delay the opening of a planned casino resort to around autumn... more
09/04/23 8:52 PM

Former MGM chief Murren named chairman of new UAE gaming authority

  • Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent
Former MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren will be chairman of a gaming regulatory authority established by the United... more
09/04/23 12:22 PM

UAE creates federal authority for ‘commercial gaming’ as casino giants flock to Gulf Arab nation

  • Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has created a federal authority to potentially run a national lottery and what... more
09/01/23 3:12 PM

Macau GGR climbs 3.3% month-on-month to new post-COVID high of MOP$17.2 billion in August

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The Macau gaming industry continued its impressive resurgence in August, with gross gaming revenues climbing to MOP$17.21 billion (US$2.12... more
08/31/23 3:23 PM

Sands performing arts program concludes 2023 season

  • Macau Daily News
The Sands Performing Arts Program 2023 brought 10 top-notch national and international performances to Macau from May to August, attracting... more
08/30/23 3:08 PM

MGM China to remodel its Macau integrated resorts to add more MICE and arts space

  • Pierce Chan, Inside Asian Gaming
MGM China Co-Chairperson and Executive Director Pansy Ho has revealed the company will develop new MICE and art space at its Macau resorts,... more