Asian Casinos and Gambling in Asia

Boyd Gaming displays interest in Japan casino

CEO Keith Smith used a fourth-quarter conference call Wednesday to express Boyd Gaming’s interest in the potential Japanese casino market.

Iao Kun Group Holding Company Limited announces Rolling Chip Turnover of US$1.73 Billion for February 2014

Rolling Chip Turnover for February 2014 at the company’s VIP rooms in Macau was US$1.73 billion, up 34% year-over-year, compared to February 2013.

Celebration of new year helps Macau gaming revenue reach $4.8 billion in February

Casinos in Macau collected $4.8 billion from gamblers attracted to the market for the Chinese New Year celebration in February.

Macao sees revenue up 40 percent for Feb

February 2014 was a record month for Macau, with an astonishing 40 percent rise in revenue.

Nevada Supreme Court: Sands info can stay confidential

The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Las Vegas Sands, headed by Sheldon Adelson, does not have to give confidential company information to Steven Jacobs, the fired former president of Sands Macau because the matter already was decided in district court.

Las Vegas Sands ready to move on Japan casino plan

Adelson says Las Vegas Sands are ready to invest in casino in Japan.

Singapore casinos produce $6 billion in gaming revenue in 2013; market still trails Las Vegas Strip

Both markets were far behind Macau, the world’s largest gaming destination, which produced a record $45.2 billion in gaming revenues last year.

Genting plan South Korea casino-resort

Genting in partnership with Chinese property developer reveal $2.2 billion Resorts World Jeju plan for South Korea.

Macau casinos report 7 percent increase in January, collect $3.6 billion

The Macau casino market ended 11 straight months of double-digit gaming revenue increases in January and recorded its lowest single-month growth rate since October 2012.

Wynn Resorts earnings top estimates; Macau revenues rise 25 percent

“The numbers as usual speak for themselves,” Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts, told analysts in a conference call.

Revenue juggernaut: Las Vegas Sands' figures top Nevada, Atlantic City combined

Buoyed by a 28 percent increase in revenue from its Macau subsidiary during the fourth quarter, the casino operator grew profits by 32.8 percent companywide for the three-month period ended Dec. 31.

Casinos in Japan? Bet your last yen on it

Analysts and gaming leaders consider it a foregone conclusion that Japan, after years of toying with legalizing casinos, will finally approve a gaming bill this spring.