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Korea casino resort opens amid Chinese boycott

Disputes with Pyongyang and Beijing mar US$1.1 billion Paradise City’s debut. Continue reading

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Japan casinos face defining questions

Why Japan wants casinos will decide what kind of integrated resorts it gets. Continue reading

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Wanted: Casinos for Australia tourist hub

Australia’s Queensland now has more gaming licenses than casino developers. Continue reading

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Pachinko mogul seeks Japan casino in Korea

Hajime Satomi is backing South Korea’s first integrated resort in hope of getting a casino license in Japan. Continue reading

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Macau casinos beat March expectations

High rollers lead gains while government and operators insist the new Macau is about mass market tourism. Continue reading

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