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Japanese Legislators Warned Against Tough Casino Regulations
Union Gaming analyst has warned that the regulatory framework for Japanese casino industry was in danger of becoming highly restrictive which might discourage large operators from investing in the newly-opened market. Japanese government officials are currently debating the provisions to
Read MoreMGM National Harbor Sees Robust Revenue Growth Driven By Table Games
The newly-opened MGM National Harbor casino in Maryland has received approval for a $27 million gaming expansion program. The expansion comes even as the operator records robust growth in its gaming revenue. Since its opening in December last year, the
Read MoreTigre de Cristal To Remain Sole Operator In Russian Far East Till 2019
The Tigre de Cristal casino resort which operates inside an entertainment zone in the Russian Far East is expected retain its monopoly over the local market until late 2019, which is when the first of its competing casinos is scheduled
Read MoreKazuo Okada Sues Family To Regain Control Of His Empire
Japanese gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada has filed a lawsuit against his family in an attempt to regain control of his company Okada Holdings, which is the parent company of Universal Entertainment. Kazuo Okada built a gaming empire that is now
Read MoreNevada Board Confirms Third Consecutive Month Of Gaming Wins For Casinos
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board released data which showed that Nevada casinos posted gains in gaming win for the third consecutive month. The gaming regulator has reported an increase of 3.5 percent in May 2017 over the same period
Read MoreWynn Las Vegas Offers Patrons An Inside Peek Into Its Casino Operations
Wynn Las Vegas is providing its guests a rare opportunity to get a behind-the- scenes look at some interesting facets of its casino operations. The casino has introduced a program called ‘master classes‘ in which patrons can get a better
Read MoreMelco International Confirms Allotment Of Cyprus Casino License
Macau-based casino development firm Melco International Development Ltd has announced that a consortium of which it is a part has been awarded a gaming license to build a casino in the Republic of Cyprus. This is the sole casino that
Read MoreCrown Resorts Shuts Down Field Offices Across Asia Amidst China Crackdown
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd has shut down its network of offices across Asia, triggering concern that it may dampen the flow of visitors from Asia to Australia. Crown has been operating offices in several Asian countries including Macau,
Read MoreAppeals Court Rules Against MGM Resorts In Connecticut Casino Case
Casino operator MGM Resorts International suffered a major setback in its battle against Connecticut tribal operators after an appeals court upheld an earlier ruling that dismissed MGM’s claims of being at a competitive disadvantage in the state. The 2nd U.S.
Read MoreDonaco International Signs Marketing Firm To Bring In VIP Players
Boutique gaming firm Donaco International Ltd has announced that it has entered into an agreement with a marketing agency to bring in junket operators to its Cambodian property Star Vegas Resort and Club from nearby locations such as Macau, Malaysia
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