Location: Asia
Japan’s first casino looks to copy Singapore’s success
Japan is placing a huge bet that a casino resort planned by Osaka will replicate the success of similar venues in Singapore, but the lofty... more
Measures against addiction sought as Japan OKs integrated resort with casino
The Osaka municipal and prefectural governments are counting on a planned integrated resort (IR), with Japan’s first casino at its core, to... more
Japan issues first casino approval; Osaka IR hopes to create new tourism stream
The Japanese government approved its first casino on Friday, taking a step toward developing a new source of tourism. The casino will focus... more
Okada Manila maintains positive momentum in 1Q23 as GGR climbs to US$209 million
Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila has continued its strong recovery trajectory into 2023, with gross gaming revenue reaching... more
MGM buoyed by Las Vegas Strip, Macau, Japan
Nudging his price target for MGM Resorts International a dollar upwards to $55 per share, J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Greff cited the... more
IAG named Lead Media and Production Partner and Conference Organizer for G2E Asia Singapore and Macau editions in 2023
Inside Asian Gaming has been appointed Lead Media and Production Partner for both the Singapore and Macau editions of G2E Asia in 2023. IAG... more
Macau welcomes 481,000 visitors over six-day Ching Ming Festival, Easter holiday period
A total of 481,000 visitors entered Macau during the six-day Ching Ming Festival and Easter holiday period (5 to 10 April), an average of... more
MGTO says almost 5 million visitor arrivals to Macau in 1Q23
Macau welcomed almost 5 million visitor arrivals in the three months to 31 March 2023 – almost as many as there were through the entirety... more
Macau lifts Wynn Resorts
Citing “better than previously modeled Macau” gross gambling revenues, J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Greff raised his 2023 and 2024 cash-flow... more
Lawrence Ho: Studio City Phase 2 to comprise 90% non-gaming elements
The first part of Studio City Phase 2 was officially opened today, with Melco Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho in attendance. Ho said that... more

