Asia casinos

Falcone resignation ‘positive’ for Vietnam casino

The Ho Tram Strip in Vietnam has new management, new money, new golf links and a new plan while hoping for new players. Continue reading

Posted in Asia casinos, Asian Coast Development Ltd, golf in Asia, Greg Norman, Harbinger Capital Partners, Harbinger Group, Ho Tram Strip, Hong Kong On Air, Philip Falcone, The Grand-Ho Tram Strip, Vietnam casinos, Vietnam real estate, Wall Street’s Harbinger Group | Comments Off on Falcone resignation ‘positive’ for Vietnam casino

Macau casinos take record fall in October

With five straight months of lower casino revenue, Macau could see its first annual decline since liberalization in 2002. Continue reading

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Philippines gears up for casino big leagues

Manila’s new integrated resorts will need foreign players by the planeload to meet expectations. Continue reading

Posted in Asia casinos, City of Dreams Manila, Enrique Razon, Hong Kong On Air, Melco Crown Entertainment, Philippine casinos, Philippine tourism, Solaire Resort and Casino | Comments Off on Philippines gears up for casino big leagues

South Korea casinos bank on Chinese tourists

Chinese tourists, liberal benefits to players and integrated resort plans make Standard Chartered Bank bullish on South Korea. Continue reading

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Venetian Macao places Sheldon Adelson atop Asian Gaming 50 again this year

Sands Macao changed the game in Macau; Venetian Macao rewrote the rule book and redrew the map. Continue reading

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