Asia News - Page 22

Revenue growth slows in Macau, attributed to China economic slow down and weather events.

An OnlineCasino.sg report concludes that Asia’s casino sector continues to perform well, with potential for further growth despite economic slowdown.

Major swoops on illegal football gambling across Asia result in 300 arrests.

There are 250 trees on the roof of its Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino in Singapore. The SkyPark's forest helps keep the building cool and returns oxygen to the environment.

Wynn Resorts saw 7.1% decrease in revenues from Macau Operations and 11.6% decline in Las Vegas revenues for Q2.

Union Gaming GrOup Principal Grant Govertsen, who is based in Macau, told investors Sunday that legalized gaming in Taiwan is at least a half-decade in the offing.

Macau's junket operators feeling the crunch of China's economy.

Singapore to introduce casino visit caps for locals whose gambling habits create financial dire straits.

The Matsu island chain of Taiwan approved the government’s plans to build a casino by a 57 percent to 43 percent margin. The vote is expected to attract the interest of America’s largest casino companies, all of which are seeking lucrative gaming opportunities throughout Asia.

Singapore intends to implement safeguards that protect against gambling addiction.

Rolling Chip Turnover for the month of June 2012 at the company’s three VIP rooms in Macau was US$1.365 billion, down 9% year-over-year.

Speculation that visa restrictions and limits on Chinese credit cards may be major causes for the recent Macau growth slowdown.

Macau revenue growth slowing, but still up 12.2 percent for June.

Melco Crown to develop Manila casino in joint venture with Belle Corporation.

Laws favor local workers hence Macau's students are training and studying hard for the plethora of employment opportunities in casinos.

Cantor Fitzgerald aims to operate sports books in Macau casinos.

China clamping down on football gambling, offering rewards for public tip-offs.

60 arrests made in Euro 2012 illegal gambling sweep in Bangkok, Thailand.

Rolling Chip Turnover for the month of May 2012 at the company’s three VIP rooms in Macau was US$1.559 billion, up 14% year-over-year.

For the first time in almost three years, Macau casinos in May didn't post the double-digit monthly increase that investors and analysts have come to expect.