Writer: Ben Blaschke — Managing Editor--IAG
Focus on Asia: White knight or white elephant?
On the surface at least, it appears the turbulent story of Imperial Pacific International and its troubled Saipan casino, Imperial Palace,... more
Focus on Asia: Never judge a book by its cover
In my previous contribution to Focus on Asia, I highlighted what I believed to be an over-the-top reaction by Macau gaming investors to the... more
Focus on Asia: The end of the world as we know it?
The significant and what some would call “over the top” reaction to the publication by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of... more
Focus on Asia: Macau in position to open the flood gates
More than 18 months since COVID-19 first made its presence known in Macau, it seems we’re still taking one step back for every two steps... more
Focus on Asia: Getting what you paid for
Explosive revelations from recent inquiries into the suitability of Australian casino giant Crown Resorts to hold casino licenses in the... more
Focus on Asia: Has Japan lost its way?
The 2018 Japan Gaming Congress in Tokyo saw a large crowd of hundreds of industry and government professionals coming together to discuss... more
Focus on Asia: Junket Bans Spell Dark Days for Asia’s VIP Segment
Asia’s VIP operators, also known as junkets, have faced plenty of headwinds in recent years. But if recent evidence is anything to go by,... more
Focus on Asia: Changing with the Times
A comment made by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng in mid-April detailing Macau’s plans to amend its financial laws to allow for the... more
Focus on Asia: The Sands of Time
On 3 March 2021, Las Vegas Sands announced that it had reached an agreement to sell off its entire Las Vegas property portfolio, providing... more
Focus on Asia: Korean Calamity
At a time when casino operators around Asia are either starting to see their fortunes rise or preparing for better days ahead as vaccines... more
