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“The potential is huge for integrated resorts in Japan,” Lawrence Ho, co-chairman of Melco Crown, said. Melco Crown Entertainment said it plans to invest us$ 5 billion in Japan casino resorts if it receives permission to build in what could be the world’s second-largest gambling market. The Hong Kong-based casino operator, the venture between Macau casino mogul Lawrence Ho and Australian billionaire James Packer, prefers developing resorts in Tokyo and Osaka, Ho said in an interview in Tokyo. “The potential...
The 12th European iGaming Congress and Expo opened this morning, as Fira Barcelona once again welcomed the international i-gaming community to the Catalan capital.Initial impressions are of a busier first morning than last year, with visitors crowded in the exhibition centre’s south entrance lobby awaiting the 11am kick-off.The change of hall (to Hall 1) for 2013, has given the show floor a little more breathing space with a broad central avenue as the floor’s main thoroughfare.The early highlights include six-time...
Casino operators and regulators across Asia are keeping an eye on Singapore's two multi-billion-dollar gaming resorts as they focus on tourists and trade shows to boost revenue in response to restrictions on gambling and a generally sluggish market. The city-state has become a playground for Asia's rich and famous, with attractions ranging from fancy clubs and restaurants helmed by Michelin-starred chefs to the world's only night-time Formula One race. Las Vegas Sands, which owns the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino...
(US).- IGT welcomes Rajiv Taneja as its new Vice President of Global Systems R&D. He has an impressive engineering background and successful track record of bringing innovative solutions and software applications to market with a particular focus on mobile applications and user experiences. During his over 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Taneja held executive positions at Silver Spring Networks, Ustream, Blue Coat Systems and Motorola to name a few. In his new role, Rajiv Taneja will be responsible...
(US).- Americans spent us$ 2.6 billion on gambling websites in 2012, according to a study released this week by the casino industry as it renewed a push for Congress to regulate online betting. The AGA, which released the study, said it highlights the need for federal legislation to end the state of "ambiguity" on Internet wagering. The study by the British-based research firm H2 Gambling Capital found Americans accounted for a significant share of the us$ 33 billion worldwide online...