Author Archives: Muhammad Cohen

About Muhammad Cohen

Former US diplomat and broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is Asia editor at large for Clarion Media, a longtime contributor to Forbes, columnist for Asia Times and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about TV news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his biography, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, ex-Twitter @MuhammadCohen and now on Blue Sky @MuhammadCohen.bsky.social.

New Vegas casino targets Asian Americans

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Lucky Dragon roars onto Strip, targeting Asian American players. Continue reading →

Posted in Andrew Fonfa, Asian Americans, Chinese immigration, David Schwartz, EB-5 program, Forbes.com, Genting Group, Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asian Gaming, James Weidner, Las Vegas, Las Vegas casinos, Las Vegas Strip, Lucky Dragon, Resorts World Las Vegas, William Weidner | Comments Off on New Vegas casino targets Asian Americans

Macau casino revenue rises again in October

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

After 26 down months, Macau gaming revenue hit a 21 month high in October.
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Posted in Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, Macau casino revenue, Macau casino stocks, Macau casinos, Macau VIP gaming | Comments Off on Macau casino revenue rises again in October

Racism, cynicism Kellyanne Conway calling cards

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

“Hillary Clinton says Barack Obama can ride in the back of her bus”- Kellyanne Conway putting racist spin on a 2008 HRC-Obama ticket. Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Kellyanne Conway, US 2008 presidential election, US 2016 presidential election, US politics | Comments Off on Racism, cynicism Kellyanne Conway calling cards

Crown arrests in China could aid Macau casinos

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Arrests of Crown Resorts employees in China plus reemergence of embezzler Huang Shan may revive Macau’s VIP trade. Continue reading →

Posted in Australia casinos, casino marketing, China anti-corruption drive, Crown Resorts, Huang Shan, James Packer, Macau casinos, Macau junkets | Comments Off on Crown arrests in China could aid Macau casinos

Thai king’s passing shortens longshot casino odds

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Casino legalization in Thailand is now more possible, but still highly unlikely Continue reading →

Posted in Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Las Vegas Sands, Southeast Asia casinos, Thai coups, Thai gambling, Thai monarchy, Thai politics, Thaksin Shinawatra | Comments Off on Thai king’s passing shortens longshot casino odds