James Packer
Melco hides Stanley Ho ties in plain sight
Melco’s culture of denial enabled its futile bid to acquire Crown that lost US$235 million Continue reading
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James Packer recovering from humbling year
Australian billionaire and his Crown Resorts give up global ambitions, focus on defending top spot at home
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Posted in Alon Las Vegas, Australia casinos, Crown Resorts, Forbes Asia, Forbes Australia Rich List, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, James Packer, RatPac Entertainment
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Crown arrests in China could aid Macau casinos
Arrests of Crown Resorts employees in China plus reemergence of embezzler Huang Shan may revive Macau’s VIP trade.
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Australia casinos shift China play
After a VIP jackpot, Australia plays the resort card to win more Chinese gamblers
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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
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China fever overwhelms India’s gaming chops
The subcontinent is a potential $10 billion market, Global Market Advisors says.
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