The Philippines-based Junkit Dawin Group said it had temporarily suspended operations of VIP clubs and game venues in the Philippines, calling the move to protect the “interests” of “customers and shareholders.” A company official told GGRAsia that the group had decided to suspend “emergency temporary” operations on Monday evening (17 […]

Crane NXT, which manufactures products including those for the gaming sector, announced the appointment of Michael Mahan (pictured) as president of its Crane Payment Innovation (CPI) division, which will begin on July 8. Mahan said in an announcement on Thursday that he will report directly to Aaron Sak, president and […]

Macau’s statistics office said in a release on Friday that the number of visitors to Macau in May was just over 2.69 million, up 21.6% from a year earlier. The tally represents 79.3% in the same month of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Judging sequentially, the May figure is up […]

More than 70% of members of the Hokkaido prefectural parliament’s Liberal Democratic Party attended a working group on Monday pushing for an integrated resort (IR) with casinos on Japan’s northernmost island (pictured). According to information reviewed by GGRAsia’s Japan correspondent, 38 out of 53 members of the 100-seat Hokkaido Prefectural […]

Macau’s total casino gaming revenue (GGR) is estimated at 13.3 billion MOPs ($1.65 billion) or 578 million MOPs per day for the first 24 days of June, according to a Monday memo from JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific), citing its own industry checks. “This means that our daily utilization rate […]

Located on a busy Las Vegas street, the Ellis Island Hotel & Casino has launched a major expansion project to enhance the gaming service and entertainment experience. The family-owned property will undergo changes, tearing down walls to make more space for its customers. Planning document showing 6,415 sq ft expansion […]

Colin Farrell, a professional Irish actor, will star in The Ballad of a Small Player, Netflix’s new film that follows the story of a con artist who becomes a gambler in Macau. Known for his several high-profile roles, Farrell will now bring to life the protagonist of Lawrence Osborne’s book. […]

As Thailand makes a breakthrough in its trial to legalize gambling, the Treasury will take the lead in important research exploring the possibility of legalizing casino games. 16 Additional Institutions To Consider ResearchThe finance ministry will thoroughly review the study of the House of Representatives with 16 other agencies in […]

Adelson family pushes efforts to legalize casinos in major Texas citiesLeading the campaign for legalized casino games, Las Vegas Sands Corporation aims to introduce destination-style resort casinos in major Texas cities such as Dallas and San Antonio. Driven by its recent acquisition of a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, […]

Galaxy Entertainment Group, a market leader in gaming and hospitality, has formed a historic partnership with the world’s leading hotel brand, Capella Hotels and Resorts, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine. As a result, the former company’s Galaxy Macao property will be home to the first Capella property in the […]