Paradise Co Ltd, an operator in South Korea of foreigner-only casinos, says it will open in September a new space specially for high-roller gamblers at its Paradise Casino Walkerhill casino, in Seoul….
Assets of former Macau junket manager said to have embezzled HK$100 million auctioned by court
A former Macau junket manager who allegedly embezzled almost HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) from a VIP room at peninsula casino L’Arc Macau in 2016 has had his assets, including two residences valued…
Sports betting a key focus of SBC Summit in 2024
The organizers of SBC Summit 2024, to take place at Lisbon’s Feira Internacional de Lisboa from 24 to 26 September 2024, have described this year’s show as a gateway to all things…
New harm minimization measures rolled out across NSW pubs and clubs with EGMs
All New South Wales pubs and clubs with more than 20 electronic gaming machines will from this week be required to comply with new harm minimization measures, including the presence of a…
First flight on new Korean Air route between Seoul and Macau touches down
Korean Air has launched a new route between Seoul and Macau, with the first flight touching down at Macau International Airport at midnight on 1 July. The new route is seen as…
Korea’s Paradise Group to build luxury Seoul hotel, enhance VIP gaming offerings under plan to broaden international appeal
South Korea’s leading foreigner-only casino operator, Paradise Group, will develop a new all-suite flagship hotel in Seoul as part of a revamped strategy to attract more international high rollers to its properties,…
PH Resorts Group says more buyers for Cebu’s Emerald Bay available
PH Resorts Group President Raymundo Martin M. Escalona said Tuesday that the company has “other parties” it will resume discussions with over the potential acquisition of some or all of its stalled…
Macau’s July GGR estimates conservative on China crypto crackdown concerns
A recently announced crackdown by mainland authorities on money exchange gangs in Macau, and specifically the use of cryptocurrencies for money transfer, is likely having some impact on money flow and visitation…
Okada Manila operator terminates deal to acquire Cebu’s Emerald Bay
Okada Manila operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI) said Monday it had terminated an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in stalled Cebu integrated resort Emerald Bay. In a filing…
Kentucky Judge Upholds Ban on Controversial ‘Gray Machines’
In a decision that bypassed the need for a full trial, Judge Phillip Shepherd granted summary judgment to Attorney General Russell Coleman, ruling in his favor without proceeding with the case Kentucky…