08/25/17 SJM Holdings could resume ops by Sunday After the Typhoon Hato that hit the city earlier this week, the Macau operator said that operations could be resumed on Sunday.
08/25/17 Jeju casino promoter raises $35m through bonds Lotte Tour Development, a promoter for a new casino project on Jeju Island, has raised US$35.4 million via convertible bonds.
08/25/17 Genting Singapore to prioritise mass market VIP high rollers won’t be Genting Singapore’s primary target anymore as the company aims to attract more mass market players.
08/24/17 MGM Cotai’s opening date still uncertain Even if the company said that is working with the government regarding the opening of the casino, a date wasn’t disclosed.
08/24/17 Galaxy subsidiary interested in the Philippines Galaxy Casino is reportedly interested in investing in the growing casino market from the Philippines.
08/24/17 Macau to increase arrivals during second half of 2017 The local tourism office said that new casino resorts opening during the second half of the year will help grow visitor arrivals.
08/24/17 Nagasaki proposes casino project Nagasaki presented its project to host an integrated resort once the legislation takes effect in Japan.
08/23/17 China probes international investments The government of China seeks to reduce local investments on international casino developments.
08/23/17 IRs at stake in Democratic Party race The Democratic Party leadership race in Japan could be key to IR development as the two candidates have opposing positions on them.
08/23/17 Las Vegas Sands to go to trial in Macau Fifteen years after Las Vegas Sands dropped its joint venture partner AAEC from its Macau gaming bid, the firm is expected to go to trial soon.
08/22/17 Macau’s August GGR gets reviewed Monthly estimates for gross gaming revenue in Macau have been reviewed by analysts after the most recent week.
08/22/17 Nepal project gets additional financing Silver Heritage secured through a subsidiary US$5 million more to finance the upcoming Nepal casino project.
08/22/17 India’s operators urge tax review A possible increase of 28 percent in Goods and Services Tax (GST) concerns India’s operators.
08/21/17 Congress tries to cut Pagcor’s licensing powers The bill wants to consolidate all regulatory functions in the gaming industry and transfer licensing powers.
08/21/17 MGM to experience EBITDA growth in Macau The casino operator could see the highest EBITDA growth in the Macau market in 2018, Morgan Stanley said.