Asia News - Page 73
MGM Singapore Project Architect Named
1 March 2006
News Brief: MGM Mirage and Southeast Asia's largest developer CapitaLand Ltd. reports that Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC was the principal architect behind their joint bid to build a casino resort in Singapore.
Betex Moves Onto AIM27 February 2006
International News Brief: This week sees the arrival on the London market of Betex, a company looking to cash in on the Chinese passion for gambling.
Japan to Legalize Casino to Promote Tourism27 February 2006
International News Brief: Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party is to formulate a basic policy around June to legalize casinos in the country with the aim of attracting more for
Wynn Focuses on Macau During Call24 February 2006
Wynn Resorts Chairman Steve Wynn was more interested Thursday afternoon in discussing the casino company's prospects in Macau than the gambling operator's fourth-quarter earnings.
Korean Air Plans Las Vegas Flights24 February 2006
Lee Jong-hee, president of Korean Air, last week told The Korea Times his carrier will launch direct Las Vegas service by year's end.
Macau Taxes Reach Record22 February 2006
International News Brief: Macau's direct gaming taxes reached a record 16.56 billion patacas in 2005, a year-on-year rise of 12 percent, according to official statistics issued on Wednesday.
Singapore Says Casinos Won't Deter Islamic Investors21 February 2006
International News Brief: Singapore's plunge into the casino industry is unlikely to harm its campaign to attract Islamic investors, who are opposed to gambling.
Inside Gaming: Gaming Contractor: Market at its Limit20 February 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Hamas to Bar Jericho Casino Reopening20 February 2006
International News Brief: Hamas is planning to prevent the casino in Jericho from ever opening again soon after it forms the new Palestinian Authority cabinet.
Macau Casino Plans to Hire 5,00017 February 2006
International News Brief: MGM Grand Paradise, a Macao-U.S. jointly invested gaming business, has vowed to hire some 5,000 employees, local media reported Thursday.
Kenilworth Presents Plans to PAGCOR16 February 2006
Kenilworth Systems Corporation has been asked by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation to present plans to present live in-progress casino table games.
Bally Gaming Opens Macau Office16 February 2006
Bally Gaming and Systems has opened a new office in the Bank Of China Building in the heart of Macau S.A.R. to provide sales and service support for its slot machines, systems and table management business efforts throughout Asia.
Public Hearing on Singapore Exclusion Ban15 February 2006
International News Brief: Singapore’s National Council on Problem Gambling is inviting the public to give their views on exclusion measures to bar family members from entering casinos.
Las Vegas Bets Big on Macau15 February 2006
International News Brief: For months, a U.S. casino company has been busy creating a replica of Las Vegas on Macau and a patchwork of other islands just south of China between Hong Kong and Hanoi.
Many Differences Between Chinese Gamblers and Others14 February 2006
International News Brief: When tensions mount at the baccarat tables in Macau, gamblers don't reach for a stiff drink. They quaff hot green tea.
Singapore Relaxes Casino Controls13 February 2006
International News Brief: The government has decided to relax some controls over the casino operators of the two proposed integrated resorts in Singapore, like removing limits on the number of hours that a casino can operate.
Casino Firms Bet on Asia9 February 2006
International News Brief: The love of gambling throughout Asia and rising affluence in that part of the world is drawing gaming firms such as MGM Mirage and Wynn Resorts Ltd. who are eager to invest billions of dollars in Asia.
Resorts World Plans Bond Sale8 February 2006
International News Brief: Resorts World Bhd plans to raise around RM1 billion from a bond sale, people familiar with the plan said, as it seeks to expand its gaming business.
Tourism is Key to Winning Singapore Casino License8 February 2006
International News Brief: Tourism appeal will take priority when Singapore officials determine who wins the Republic's first casino licence, the government said on Wednesday.
Cops Taken to Task Over 'Hairy' Incident6 February 2006
International News Brief: Several non-governmental organisations have lambasted the Malaysian police for the head-shaving incident involving 11 men caught gambling on the second day of Chinese New Year.
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