ARCHIVES: Asia CAMBODIA EGT to develop casino in Cambodia New Dreamworld project in Kampot Cambodia: Kampot casino to open in September Da Nang casino to close Property ownership law passed in Cambodia Top Diamond Casino opens in Cambodia Laws to relocate gaming operations Cambodian directive moves slot machines to hotels Phnom Penh operator considers casino rights sale Koh Kong attractive for casino resort development QLI plans casino resort development for Cambodia HWGB leaves Poipet Hong Kong listing for Phnom Penh casino operator Nagacorp Booming casino industry in Cambodia Casino profits rising in Cambodia CHINA World Cup betting fever in Asia China: 7th International Conference and Forum on gaming China Vegas: A New World Resort City in Inner Mongolia Enormous potential of Chinese lottery CSTA prohibits gambling for Chinese tourists in Taiwan Chinese superstitions affect playing patterns PacificNet completes acquisition of Octavian International Macau faces loss of Chinese gamblers and labour IGT and Ladbrokes in big VLT play for China Guangxi will not go Macau route Year of the Boar celebrations The attempted seduction of the Chinese high-rollers 3rd International Conference in Beijing set for November Asian cruising for Carnival Corp Denmark and China review child gambling laws Date in Sanya City: Conference Myanmar joins China in gambling crackdown China seeks to curb gambling Progressive shutdown - Border casinos feeling the pinch Crackdowns and opposition in Asia HONG KONG Record contributions from Hong Kong Jockey Club Sands China prices IPO low AsianLogic proposes de-listing from AIM AsianLogic to sponsor Fire&Ice 2009 SJM to debut on Hang Seng Hong Kong IPO for Ho's SJM Sociedade de Jogos de Macau to list in Hong Kong No to casinos for Hong Kong Hong Kong listing for Phnom Penh casino operator Nagacorp Stanley Ho to list flagship company Sociedade de Jogos de Macau to list in Hong Kong Hong Kong Jockey Club fighting back Hong Kong listed companies cut their losses on casino cruise ship Greek Mythology scores in Hong Kong INDIA Goa Opposition to bring bill to ban casino entry to locals Delta Corp ordered to close two casinos in Goa Goa’s casino vessels to reposition on Mandovi Diversifying Goa’s appeal Visitor numbers fall in Goa High Court hearing in Goa for offshore operators Goa proposes additional casino taxes Presenting Goa as a family destination Takeovers and closures in Goa High Court hearing for Goa offshore casino operators Goa government says offshore operators must move Casino employees in Goa defend their jobs Goa casino operators refuse to move into choppy waters Goa's Caravela operator seeks buyer Casino vessels ordered to stop operations in Goa Casino vessel licensing under fire in Goa Texas Treasure could become offshore casino in Goa India attractive to operators Illegal gambling operations in India and Kuwait BJP calls for Goa casinos to go Caravela applies to build private jetty in Goa More ships dock to await licences in Goa Inaugural gaming event in India Goa government to amend gaming Act Playwin operator to open Maharajah Casino in Goa Playwin offshore casino in Goa Sun International focuses beyond South Africa Further opposition to gambling expansion in Goa Livelihood of Goa fishermen threatened by floating casinos Goa to issue new offshore licences Goa agrees to big growth in casinos Goa plans to license more offshore casinos Indian players not staff wanted at Nepal’s casinos Lotteries coming under the spotlight Second floating casino for India Gambling in Goa INDONESIA Malaysian and Indonesian investors in Pagcor bid Genting subsidiary's first casino in Indonesia Indonesia: Bintan casino proposal Indonesia quietly considering gambling legislation JAPAN Merkur Inspired agreement with Konami IGT announces decision to close Japan operations Aristocrat and Konami cooperate on network gaming First casino resort for Aruze Group set to proceed Wynn to advise Aruze Corp on planned Philippine casino resort Japan bill on casino legislation to be proposed Galaxy takes a gamble on the Japanese Japan: Draft bill for casino legislation proposed Pachinko industry in Japan faces change Japan to enter casino industry Japan - Asia’s new frontier in gaming Pachinko versus Casinos Konami Group in the Americas Japan to approve casinos KOREA Korean casinos buck the trend Arrests made in illegal Korean gambling enterprise Korea's Seven Luck operator seeks expansion Korea plans to limit gaming industry revenue South Korea: Busan casinos are winners Tinian gaming commission undertakes financial review in Korea Casinos raided in South Korea Slot operators sue South Korean government on law change Korean casino hit for thousands with cloned chips Uncompetitive Korea - government criticised Seoul bids to compete with bigger casinos International conference on casino development and strategy in Korea Government delegation from Tinian visits Korea Korea limits gambling for nationals, extends it for foreigners Authorities talk tough in Korea and Ireland Gambling scandal continues in Korea Opposition to off track betting in Wonju, Korea Growing concern in Korea The eve of autonomy - Korea's Jeju Island Traditional gambling taking a back seat in Korea More foreigners-only casinos in South Korea Ace Net Ascot horse racing game a front runner Korean Casinos face tougher anti-money laundering legislation South Korea: Jeju - Special Autonomous Province Possible South Korean project outlined by Sands US$120 million for new casinos in Korea ACE of Korea to develop gaming products Korea, North and South Seoul and Busan hotels strike lucky Chun Rak Won - South Korea loses 'godfather' South Korea to open 2 new casinos South Korea wants to become major casino destination Korea to grant 3 new licences MACAU G2E Asia in Macao: Novomatic goes Asia Bally Technologies showcase at G2E Asia in Macau MGM China prices IPO at Top of the Range Novomatic goes Asia IGT: New machine and new Asian game themes at G2E Asia Net revenue at Melco Crown up 42% in Q1 MGM China IPO will be oversubscribed Powerful ATRONIC portfolio at G2E Asia Galaxy Macau opens ‘New Palace of Asia’ TCSJOHNHUXLEY to showcase innovative products at G2E Asia DICJ publishes first quarter results in Macau G2E Asia in Macao: Novomatic goes to Asia Record year for Galaxy Entertainment Galaxy Macau to open in May 2011 off to a good start in Macau Macau gaming revenue rises 33% in January A record December in Macau New Land Law proposed in Macau Macau's DICJ releases November figures Junkets under the spotlight in Macau Day trips to Macau remain most popular Playboy ‘Bunny Hunt’ in October Macau GGR up 40% in August The House of Dancing Water opens at Macau's City of Dreams Macau's DSEC releases manpower survey Galaxy reports 61% increase in half year revenue Macau a potential site for money laundering Melco Crown Entertainment results Bally and Galaxy reshape StarWorld experience Victim of Its Own Success by Professor I Nelson Rose Galaxy Entertainment announces record results Bally Technologies at G2E Asia IGT on show at G2E Asia 2010 Casinos booming in Macau and Singapore Galaxy Macau on schedule Novomatic at G2E Asia 2010 in Macau Macau to limit casino growth MGM Mirage bets on Macau Policy address in Macau Bally Technologies awarded enterprise wide contract in Macau Prospects looking good for Galaxy Entertainment Group Macau gross gaming revenue continues to grow February date for iGaming Asia Congress 2010 Five year plan of economic diversification in Macau Melco Crown Entertainment reports financial results Online leaders at iGaming Asia Congress Sands China prices IPO low Galaxy outperforms the market Drought affects Macau Gaming revenues rise in Macau and Pennsylvania Record results for Macau casinos Macau to limit gaming table numbers Centrally located L’Arc Macau Casino opens August gaming revenue record in Macau Macau gaming companies in the news Revision of junket commission rates in Macau Macau operators sign agreement to end destructive competition Macau's first half year figures 12.5% down Macau's new chief executive to study gaming tax issues Marina Bay Sands to open next February City of Dreams disappoints in June The attraction of City of Dreams Melco Crown Entertainment looks to the future G2E Asia to open at the Venetian Macao City of Dreams opens with a bang Macau tipped for future growth MPEL reports first quarter net revenue fall Novomatic at G2E Asia 2009 Las Vegas Sands continues cost cutting in Macau City of Dreams opens 1 June in Macau ATRONIC: Providing supreme solutions Altira Macau is born Galaxy announces 2008 annual results Small recovery of VIP baccarat in Macau 'Quality of Life' flexible workweek at MPEL GSA brings standards to Asia's GEM expo PokerStars Macau opens GLI Asia celebrates grand opening in Macau Concessionaires Venetian Macau SA unpopular in Macau Macau’s DICJ reports fourth quarter figures Record-breaking visitor numbers to Macau Las Vegas Sands driving mass business in Macau Salary reductions in Macau and Connecticut Record US$13.7 billion for Macau Government to keep watchful eye on Macau project financing Macau DICJ figures confirm falling GGR Galaxy Entertainment reports first half loss Economic factors impact Macau APT Macau tournament begins MPEL announces second quarter 2008 earnings Paradise opens in Macau Olympics, credit crunch and authorities may force Macau slowdown VIP baccarat maintains Macau gaming revenue growth SJM to debut on Hang Seng Fierce competition leads to job cuts at Galaxy Macau Triads still active City of Dreams in Macau goes green Hong Kong IPO for Ho's SJM Chinese superstitions affect playing patterns A-Max consistently meeting objectives in Macau 2nd G2E Asia opens in Macau Octavian at G2E Asia 2008 FutureLogic celebrates 25 years at G2E Asia Crown Macau the busiest casino in the world Central government takes firmer charge of Macau Macau shrugs off global slowdown Junketeers bring big spenders to Macau Trading conditions worsen for gaming operators Melco PBL Entertainment reports fourth quarter earnings Macau January revenue projects bumper 2008 The evolution of Macau The 6th Annual Asian i-Gaming Congress & Expo Another Macau casino opens with whales in view MGM Grand Macau to open next week with VIP focus Macau casinos rev up to fly in ‘whales’ Galaxy takes a gamble on the Japanese Shares fall as Macau falters The Venetian Macao mega resort opens Melco PBL Entertainment - A period of transition The global war against money laundering Under the Macau hype Changing the image in Macau and Singapore G2E Asia (Part 3) by Jon Bruford G2E Asia (Part 2) by Jon Bruford G2E Asia (Part 1) by Jon Bruford Crown Macau on track G2E Asia debuts in Macau Macau faces loss of Chinese gamblers and labour Crown Macau not yet fully operational Crown Macau takes on rivals Protest march in Macau Galaxy Entertainment increases its presence in Macau Macau administration must adapt to maintain market growth Opening date announced for Melco PBL Entertainment’s Crown Macau Turning Macau into Asia’s Las Vegas Latest Macau landmark to open - Grand Lisboa Las Vegas Sands: Leading the historic effort Room for growth in Asian gaming stocks Analysts question Virgin-Tabcorp link Richard Branson bidding for Macau Macau surpasses the best Wynn Macau announces 3Q opening IPO funding for Melco PBL projects in Macau Wynn Macau expansion Gambling to win in Macau PBL Melco expansion in Macau Galaxy Entertainment's StarWorld opens in Macau Macao more like Las Vegas Stanley Ho to list flagship company Strong visitor growth in Macau Wynn Macau gamble Wynn's baby giant Sociedade de Jogos de Macau to list in Hong Kong A Macau gamble Macau: PBL Melco Joint Venture plan float PBL Melco ups the ante in Macau Shuffle Master and Stargames at AGE, Macau Macau will be hub for conventions and expos Local disenchantment in Macau Macau: Approval for expanded Ponte 16 development PBL Melco breaks ground at City of Dreams Funding Macau's City of Dreams JCM Gold opens new sales office in Macau Macau gaming industry continues to forge ahead Fourth Annual Pacific Congress on I-Gaming in Macau Gaming a mixed blessing for Macau Is this the year Las Vegas plays second fiddle? Rising costs in Las Vegas and Macau Stable growth in Macau Macau: A voracious gaming industry Mahjong Mania and Homahjong Leong proposes gambling policy working group for Macau Clouds on Macau's horizon From high rollers to holidays - Macau Las Vegas meets Macau Macau hitting the headlines IGT to lead slots market in Macau Electronic Game Card at Macau and Singapore shows Legislation and labour shortage hit Macau Melco International Development dreams in Macau Greek Mythology scores in Hong Kong Galaxy Casino flexes its muscles Macau millions attract Macau and Downtown Las Vegas - Revamping the image Products from Waz Lian Gaming operating in Macau Ho roasted after rooster gala Celebrations in Macau - New Year’s Eve for millions Competition & Crackdown - Macau & Singapore Kam Lung or Dragao Dourado - Golden Dragon in Macau Hong Kong compared unfavourably with Macau Economic growth and stability in Macau questioned Macau mogul garlanded Stanley Ho expands Macau interests Macau sees slide in gaming stocks Macau Success and SJM - Theme Park for Inner Harbor The hottest game in town - Gambling on Macau stock Dreamgate Corp a good bet Where giants meet - Ho & Adelson Macau becomes destination of choice Macau set for billionaire growth MALAYSIA Malaysian and Indonesian investors in Pagcor bid Genting posts impressive results Singapore: Genting may lose early opening advantage 29th AGM for Resorts World Investors pin hopes on Resorts World at Sentosa Genting announces Singapore contract award Genting International announces profit down 91% Genting cash takeover bid for Rank possible Global development the aim of Malaysian Genting Genting Highlands to celebrate founder's 90th birthday Room for growth in Asian gaming stocks Genting and BIL bet on Britain Lasseters acquires Wharf Casino in Queenstown Genting makes a play for Singapore resort Genting bid recommended by Stanley Leisure Does Genting International hold a winning hand? Genting pursues its Singapore ambitions Puzzling report from Penang Genting plays the local card in Singapore Genting plans Singapore IPO as RFP launched Genting Highlands moves with the times Genting Bhd - Malaysian company celebrates 40 years MONGOLIA Casino project for Mongolia MYANMAR Casinos closed down in Myanmar Myanmar joins China in gambling crackdown NEPAL Nepal: PAC gets tough and closes casinos Nepal’s casinos face closure Kathmandu casinos complain about police raids Making the headlines in the silly season Long running investor battle over Nepal casinos Kathmandu casino king to go Indian players not staff wanted at Nepal’s casinos April launch for seventh casino in Kathmandu Casino regulations for Nepal PHILIPPINES Thunderbird affiliates take PAGCOR to court Fake wakes Filipino style Philippine offensive launched against illegal gambling Malaysian and Indonesian investors in Pagcor bid Integrated resorts in the Philippines Privatising the casinos in the Philippines Philippines’ casino city shapes up Entertainment City on cue in Manila Resorts World at Manila opens LIRL properties closed in the Philippines BNP Entertainment City Manila construction to begin by March AMZ Holdings announces Philippine project First casino resort for Aruze Group set to proceed Philippines: CEZA right to licence gambling questioned Pagcor bets on entertainment city Philippine wager for Packer Wynn to advise Aruze Corp on planned Philippine casino resort Opposition to Pagcor project in Philippines grows Las Vegas of the Philippines Pagcor signs agreement for tourist complex IGT-Asia launches progressive slots in Manila Philippines: Pagcor City on Manila Bay Gaming entertainment centre for Manila Bay The battle between operators, judiciary and governments PAGCOR offers up to 4 casino licences for Subic Bay Cruz takes aim at PAGCOR PAGCOR's winning hand in the Philippines Cagayan in the Philippines bets on gambling Thunderbird opens Poro Point Fiesta Philippines: Legenda Casino hits back at PAGCOR Philippine Trade Secretary recommends lifting foreign ownership cap PAGCOR promises investments if franchise extended ACENET ASCOT stars in Asia's GEM gaming expo Ex military bases for redevelopment Philippines: Legalising jeuteng Philippine Archbishop’s mission to ban gambling Council approves Internet betting gaming stations in the Philippines From the Philippines to Paraguay - Influence in high places Cockfighting goes online Philippine gaming industry grows Jeuteng may become respectable Fox hunting and cockfighting Philippine bishops take sides Gaming in the Philippines - from 'tupadas' to texting SINGAPORE Change of command at Singapore's CRA Gambling a top issue at REACH forum in Singapore Joint research on casino gaming in Singapore Singapore sends clear signal to both IR operators Genting Singapore to sell UK casino operations Genting Singapore divests UK casino operations Singapore demonstrates it is tough on casino crime Casinos booming in Macau and Singapore Weike Gaming Technology wins Singapore approval Marina Bay Sands opens Gaming Support at Resorts World Sentosa Weike Gaming gears up new sales strategy Singapore: Genting may lose early opening advantage Resorts World Casino to open with 500 gaming tables Genting gears up for go in Singapore Singapore closes casinos to criminals Phase I at Resorts World Sentosa to open 45,000 jobs at Resorts World Sentosa Industry leaders at Singapore event Singapore Problem Gambling Conference continues Joint Training Symposium for Singapore’s CRA and CID Singapore casino chooses Bourgogne & Grasset GLI gets SRTL accreditation Investors pin hopes on Resorts World at Sentosa Family exclusion orders introduced in Singapore Gaming Asia Expo 2009 in Singapore Singapore could take over Marina Bay Sands Singapore defines its Casino Regulatory Authority Genting announces Singapore contract award Singapore prepares for the expanding tourism industry More than casinos to bring visitors to Singapore Guoco joins ranks of suitors for Rank Group Singapore tackles problem gambling before casinos are licensed Las Vegas Sands takes a gamble on non-gaming activities in Asia Changing the image in Macau and Singapore Singapore casinos will not be like those in Macau Singapore replies to media queries on Genting Singapore seeking clarification on Genting deals in Macau Room for growth in Asian gaming stocks Genting and BIL bet on Britain Melco/PBL lose out in Singapore but no impact on MPE flotation Singapore: Genting pips Kerzner and Eighth Wonder at the post Singapore to make selection of Sentosa Island complex development Packer fuels US$3.55 billion Singapore bid Genting makes a play for Singapore resort Singapore: PBL Melco joins Eighth Wonder Consortium Deadline passes for Singapore casino resort bids Does Genting International hold a winning hand? Bidders for Sentosa Island project announced Singapore deadline approaches Kerzner weaving magic in Singapore bid A family oriented theme for Sentosa in Singapore Singapore Government chooses Las Vegas Sands Singapore issues Request For Proposals Proposals for second casino project in Singapore Singapore will announce winners by year end Four groups submit proposals in Singapore Harrah's in Singapore: Next generation entertainment Singapore MPs debate Casino Control Bill Genting pursues its Singapore ambitions Singapore partner pulls out Genting plays the local card in Singapore Harrah's strengthens its hand in Singapore Five groups still gambling on Singapore casino bid Singapore Government’s guidelines causing rethink Peermont Global withdraws from Singapore tender Singapore Request For Proposal sets the standard Genting plans Singapore IPO as RFP launched Singapore Government sets land price for Downtown casino Singapore consults its citizens - Casino Control Bill Singapore: Chairman for the Council on Problem Gambling Singapore - 40 years of Independence New developments influence property prices in Singapore Singapore Government makes land provisions for its IRs Electronic Game Card at Macau and Singapore shows Singapore - And then there were... The reinvention of Singapore Singapore approves two casinos Casino approval today - Singapore Betting on yes - Singapore Singapore talks to professionals The shape of things to come - Singapore April 18 for Singapore decision A big deal - Singapore Deadline in Singapore Singapore casino projects Competition & Crackdown - Macau & Singapore Sentosa and Marina South Singapore Government releases gaming outline Singapore's thinkers on the impact of forthcoming legislation A gamble in Singapore Las Vegas type casino for Singapore PricewaterhouseCoopers to assist Singapore government Singapore bets on tourism The rôle of society - casino debate in Singapore Singapore - Jumping on the Bandwagon TAIWAN Taiwan presses ahead with casino project GSA presence in Buenos Aires and Taipei Penghu residents vote ‘No’ Penghu referendum brings out the anti-casino activists Date set for Penghu referendum in Taiwan Penghu hits referendum hurdle Next week’s GTI Asia Taipei Expo Just two casino licences for Taiwan Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan repeals gambling ban Casino resort zone for Taiwan's Penghu Taiwan studies gambling legislation Taiwan's CEPD prepares casino bill Taiwan Premier says government must legalise casinos Taiwan's CEPD to deliver report on casinos CSTA prohibits gambling for Chinese tourists in Taiwan Taiwan president pushing for casinos President-elect of Taiwan pledges support for casino licensing Cutting edge gaming technology from Dosun at London Show Taiwan says not yet to casino licensing Outlying Islands Development Act Taiwan government seeking public approval for casinos Amazing Holdings eyes first casino license for Taiwan Taiwan: 3 casino licences likely Amazing Holdings lobbying for casino licensing in Taiwan Taiwan: Military slots - mind-challenging entertainment machines Taiwan: Resort plan by Amazing Holdings Taiwan - Intellectually stimulating entertainment centres Penghu and Kinmen consider gaming THAILAND Thai government considers cancelling online lottery Thai Prime Minister voices support for integrated tourist resorts Las Vegas Sands looking to implement resort project in Thailand The global war against money laundering Gaming-free Thailand plan Resort and entertainment complex for Thailand Tourism magnet for Thailand Asian tourism and gambling Thai gamble - Referendum on casinos a possibility Casino course in Thailand Asian neighbours not affected by Singapore decision VIET NAM New casino resort close to Vietnam border First casino for Vietnam's Da Nang Call for more casinos in Vietnam ACDL partners with MGM Mirage in Vietnam Vietnam’s Las Vegas gets government green light Jobs and houses in VietNam casino project VietNam studies casino development and management Vietnam: A new tiger Royal International Corp to float on HCM Stock Exchange Viet Nam continues pursuit of illegal gambling Viet Nam seeks to capitalise on tourism