Oshidori International Holdings Limited pulls out of Japanese casino race

In Japan and one of the firms in the running for the right to operate the integrated casino resort being envisioned for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly pulled out of the race citing unreasonable rules and ‘serious ethical irregularities’. Accordi

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated re-enters Japanese casino license race

American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has announced that it has joined the consortium looking to win permission to bring a Las Vegas-style development to Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture. The Las Vegas-headquartered firm used an off

Macau recovery may be hindered by United States investor interest

American brokerage Jefferies Financial Group Incorporated has reportedly warned that institutional investors could soon begin turning their attention away from Macau’s casino market in preference to potential opportunities in the United States. Acco

Orix Corporation makes pricey Osaka integrated casino resort pledge

In Japan and local financial services firm Orix Corporation has reportedly committed to spending at least $2.4 billion on the integrated casino resort it is looking to bring to the city of Osaka. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the r

Boracay casino may be back on track after after moratorium on new casinos reversed

Plans for a casino in Boracay may be back on track after recent gaming regulation developments in the Philippines. In 2018, a moratorium was put in place by President Rodrigo Duterte to stop casino developments. That order has now been removed, and

August results for Sands China Limited hurt by coronavirus-related travel restrictions

In Macau and local casino operator Sands China Limited has reportedly announced that its net loss for August almost doubled month-on-month to hit $125 million as a direct result of the implementation of new coronavirus-related border restrictions. A

Emerald Bay Resort and Casino opening delayed until the first quarter of 2023

In the Philippines and local casino operator PH Resorts Group Holdings Incorporated has reportedly announced that the first phase of its coming Emerald Bay Resort and Casino development will now not open before the first quarter of 2023. According t

Japan’s Casino Management Board regulator asks for more money

In Japan and recently-established regulator for the nation’s coming casino industry has reportedly asked the federal government for extra money so that it may hire additional staff and more effectively oversee the issuance of licenses. According to

Macau casinos experience severe ‘Golden Week’ disappointment

Macau reportedly did not have a good ‘Golden Week’ holiday period as its usually impressive daily average casino visitor tally dropped by 93.7% year-on-year to a mere 1,166. According to a report from GGRAsia citing official information from the Pub

Coronavirus-related third-quarter disappointment for Sands China Limited

Macau casino operator Sands China Limited has reportedly recorded a net loss of $423 million for the three months to the end of September as it continues to deal with the turmoil caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to a report from

Macau to oblige all land-based video slots to feature a clock by the end of 2024

In Macau and the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau regulator has reportedly announced that all of the enclave’s many land-based video slots will be required to feature an on-screen clock as standard by the conclusion of 2024. According to a

New-look Hann Casino Resort soft launches in the Philippines

In the Philippines and Hann Philippines Incorporated has reportedly announced that it has officially soft-launched the $238.3 million first-stage redevelopment of its Widus Hotel and Casino following over three years of work. According to a report f