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.

Sputtering Macau junkets go on offense

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

New VIP promoter group aims to blacklist deadbeat debtors and reach into new markets. Continue reading →

Posted in Asian casinos, China ant-corruption campaign, Forbes.com, G2E Asia, Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asia Gaming, Kwok Chi Chung, Macau casinos, Macau Gaming Information Association, Macau junkets, Silver Heritage Ltd, Tony Tong | Comments Off on Sputtering Macau junkets go on offense

China pet project could dog Macau

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

President Xi Jinping endorses Hengqin’s development, but policies linking it to neighboring Macau lag. Continue reading →

Posted in Chimelong, China tourism, Cotai, Forbes.com, Hengqin, Hong Kong On Air, Inside Asian Gaming, Las Vegas Sands, Macau casinos, Macau economic diversification, Macau economy, Macau tourism, Matthew Ossolinski, Ocean Kingdom, Sheldon Adelson, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on China pet project could dog Macau

MGM takeover stamps US casino reversal

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Macau junkets were once a problem for New Jersey, but the times done changed. Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Borgata, Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, casino regulation, Chinese triads, Forbes.com, Harrah’s, Hong Kong On Air, Lawrence Ho, Macau casinos, Melco Crown, MGM, Nevada Gaming Commission, New Jersey Casino Control Commission, organized crime, Pansy Ho, Sheldon Adelson, SJM Holdings, Stanley Ho, Steve Wynn, Terry Lanni | Comments Off on MGM takeover stamps US casino reversal

China fever overwhelms India’s gaming chops

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

The subcontinent is a potential $10 billion market, Global Market Advisors says. Continue reading →

Posted in Crown Resorts, Forbes.com, Global Market Advisors, Goa casinos, Hong Kong On Air, India casinos, Indian economy, James Packer, Kit Szybala, Nepal casinos, Sikkim casinos, Silver Heritage Ltd, Sri Lanka casinos | Comments Off on China fever overwhelms India’s gaming chops

James Packer’s Crown hedges Macau bet

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Muhammad Cohen

Australia casino leader can use cash for projects in Sydney and Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Posted in Alon Las Vegas, Australia casinos, City of Dreams Manila, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, James Packer, Las Vegas casinos, Las Vegas Strip, Lawrence Ho, Macau casinos, Macau Studio City, Melco Crown, Nobu, The Audition | Comments Off on James Packer’s Crown hedges Macau bet