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(Japan).- MGM Resorts said it’s ready to spend USD 5 billion to UDS 10 billion in Japan, a day after its competitor, billionaire Sheldon Adelson, said he would consider investing us$10 billion on a casino project in Japan. MGM Resorts wants to own at least 51 percent in a partnership with Japanese companies for projects in the country, James Murren, CEO, said in Tokyo. Legalization would make Japan Asia’s largest casino market after Macau, according to Union Gaming Group estimates.Billionaire...
(UK, exclusive Yogonet.com).- David Orrick, Novomatic Communications and Business Development Director, gave an interview to Yogonet.com in which he talked about his firm’s participation at the recent ICE exhibition and gave his views on the current situation of the gambling industry. “Novomatic set a new record this year with the release of more than 50 new game titles: the largest number ever for a Novomatic presentation at a major gaming show,” he said. What do you think of the ICE...
Aristocrat Technologies staked a firm claim to steal the show at this year’s ICE exhibition in London, putting on a floor to ceiling multimedia extravaganza housing a show -stopping array of new gaming solutions that left operators awestruck. “We were simply overwhelmed by the superlative feedback from customers, competitors, organizers and industry aficionados alike,” began Pedro De Matos, General Manager - EMEA. “Perceived as the most vibrant, energetic and innovative showcase amongst the two halls, Aristocrat’s explosive line-up of new...
Turkish parliamentarians have signed off on fresh Internet controls that could have an impact on internet gambling websites. Opposition is already mounting to the new laws, which enable websites to be quickly blocked by the authorities without due judicial procedures and checks. The measure also permits authorities to record and keep individuals’ browsing histories for up to two years. The Reuters news agency reports that there have been opposition accusations that the government’s motivation is to stifle growing criticism on...
(US).- New convention business and the return of rotating shows is expected to generate a multi-million dollar boost to the Las Vegas economy, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). The American Library Association's annual conference and exhibition, American Wind Energy Association's Windpower and Solar Power International are all scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in 2014 for the first time. These three new shows are expected to bring an estimated 50,000 attendees generating USD 63...