James Packer
Melco Crown needs City of Dreams Manila jackpot
City of Dreams Manila will show whether Macau casino operator Melco Crown can succeed in a far more challenging market. 
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Posted in City of Dreams Manila, Entertainment City Manila, Forbes.com, Hong Kong On Air, James Packer, Lawrence Ho, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Melco Crown, Philippines casinos, Robert De Niro
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Sri Lanka casino tale highlights political risk
Investing in developing markets with weak government institutions is fraught with danger.
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Posted in Chinese tourism, Crown Resorts, James Packer, Mahindra Rajapaksa, Maithripala Sirisena, Melco Crown Entertainment, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka casinos
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Australia bets on casinos to draw Asian tourists
Queensland wants three multibillion dollar casino resorts to revive its economy, but the strategy may not be a smart play.
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Posted in Australia casinos, Chinese investment in Australia, Chinese overseas tourism, Crown Resorts, Echo Entertainment, Hong Kong On Air, James Packer, Queensland
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