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.

Macau government undermines Beijing on gaming rules: expert

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Research suggests Macau interprets rules to boost casinos, even when Beijing wants to suppress gaming. Continue reading →

Posted in China anti-corruption campaign, China-Macau relations, com, Forbes, Gambling Compliance, Hong Kong On Air, Macau, Macau casinos, Macau high rollers, Macau junkets | Comments Off on Macau government undermines Beijing on gaming rules: expert

Cities, developers often squander casinos’ urban clout

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Casinos can be excellent urban stimulants when done right, a veteran gaming executive says. Continue reading →

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Cambodia casinos in spotlight after $360 mln deal

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Australia listed Donaco International’s purchase of Star Vegas in Poipet takes Cambodia border casinos out of the shadows. Continue reading →

Posted in Bavet, Cambodia border casinos, Cambodia casinos, Donaco International, Entertainment Gaming Asia, foreign investment in Cambodia, Hong Kong On Air, Lawrence Ho, Poipet, Star Vegas Poipet | Comments Off on Cambodia casinos in spotlight after $360 mln deal

Galaxy, rival casinos expand as Macau contracts

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

A $3 billion expansion of Galaxy Macau kicked off the next wave of Cotai resorts last week. Continue reading →

Posted in Broadway Macau, China outbound travel, Cotai resorts, Cotai strip, Forbes.com, Galaxy Macau, Galaxy Phase 2, Hong Kong On Air, Macau casinos, Macau food specialties, Macau SMEs, Xi Jinping | Comments Off on Galaxy, rival casinos expand as Macau contracts

NagaWorld puts Cambodia on Asia casino map

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Muhammad Cohen

Phnom Penh’s NagaWorld has big expansion plans and even bigger ambitions. Continue reading →

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