Writer: Ben Blaschke — Managing Editor--IAG
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
How times have changed: Reflecting on 35 years of GLI and 30 years of GLI Australia
“I’d better buy a cake and some ribbon,” laughs Ian Hughes as he looks ahead to next week’s Australasian Gaming Expo in Sydney and, in a... more
Focus on Asia: Land of sunshine
Casino revenues across the Philippines have tempered to an extent this year, raising some concerns that the hugely positive post-COVID... more
Focus on Asia: An issue of integrity
The rapid proliferation of sports betting across the United States, and the resulting partnerships with major sporting leagues such as the... more

