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.

Sheldon Adelson heads Asian Gaming Power 50

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Las Vegas Sands founder and inventor of Macau’s Cotai Strip tops rankings for 8th time in 9 years. Continue reading →

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Steve Wynn builds new Palace for old Macau

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Steve Wynn’s U$4.2 billion Wynn Palace is an old school property in a new Macau. Continue reading →

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Australia casinos shift China play

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

After a VIP jackpot, Australia plays the resort card to win more Chinese gamblers Continue reading →

Posted in Aquis, ASF Group, Australia casinos, Australia tourism, Chinese tourists, Chow Tai Fook, Crown Resorts, Forbes Asia, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, James Packer, Jupiters Gold Coast, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, Queensland, Star Entertainment, Tony Fung | Comments Off on Australia casinos shift China play

Macau losing streak ends with big, new Wynn

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Gaming revenue in Macau rose in August after Wynn Palace opened, events that may be linked. Continue reading →

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Casinos dismiss Shanghai Disney threat

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Like it or not, casinos and theme parks increasingly compete for Asia’s growing leisure spending pie. Continue reading →

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