Writer: Ben Blaschke — Managing Editor--IAG
Focus on Asia: Foreigner-only casinos — Seize the day
I was recently asked by someone working at a foreigner-only casino for my thoughts on the outlook for the Asian gaming industry. That’s... more
Focus on Asia: Knife’s edge
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex journey is at a critical point, with the success or failure of the initiative to be determined by... more
Focus on Asia: The real reason Philippines casino revenues are down
After enjoying a post-COVID surge in gaming revenues at its licensed casinos, the Philippines has hit a rocky patch. In 2024, while the... more
Focus on Asia: The waiting game
Recent rumors suggesting that U.S. private equity giant Blackstone could make a move to acquire Australia’s ailing Star Entertainment Group... more
Focus on Asia: The numbers game
As someone who, by the nature of the job, spends many hours poring over the finer details of revenue forecasts and results, I can’t help... more
Focus on Asia: New Zealand regulatory actions light the way
In the fast-paced world that is the Asia-Pacific gaming industry, it’s easy to overlook the goings on of smaller jurisdictions such as New... more
Focus on Asia: Beware the Lion King
There has been a lot of talk in recent months about the emergence of new gaming markets in Thailand, the UAE and Japan, and how these might... more
Focus on Asia: Up in lights
For the team here at Inside Asian Gaming, November means Power 50 and a chance to reflect on the year that was. Given that we write... more
Focus on Asia: Monetary motivations
There are many different reasons for governments around the world to legalize gambling. It might be to raise revenue through taxation, or... more
Focus on Asia: No fan of the blanket ban
The issue of gambling advertising and its increased proliferation across mainstream and online media channels has become a major talking... more
