Australia’s Star Entertainment Group said in a Tuesday morning filing that it has signed a binding agreement with the NSW state government in regard to the casino duty rates it will pay…
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Singapore visitor numbers continue to slow in October on seasonality
Singapore welcomed a total of 1,125,948 international visitor arrivals in October, up 37.8% on the same month last year although slightly down on the 1,130,757 who arrived in September. It also represents…
Philippines to see 48 new hotels with 15,000 rooms built by 2028
A Philippines hotels group has unveiled new figures which show a total of 48 new hotels will be developed across the country between now and 2028, adding at least 15,000 more hotel…
NSW government to create “jobs guarantee” for workers at The Star Sydney
The NSW State Government says it will push through legislation aimed at protecting the jobs of workers at The Star Sydney by creating a “jobs guarantee”. While details on the legislation and…
Authorities probe gambling, pornography as latest Beijing crackdown claims founder of Chinese game-streaming platform Douyu
Chinese game-streaming platform Douyo confirmed Tuesday that its founder, Chen Shaojie, was arrested by Chinese police last week as Beijing’s latest crackdown on high-profile figures gains momentum. According to a statement published…
Konami showcases latest slot and systems products at Macau’s MGS Entertainment Show
IAG’s Ben Blaschke spoke with David Punter and Joe Mayer from Konami at MGS Entertainment Show 2023. David provides his insights into Konami’s latest slot machine releases, how they’ve been received by…
How Has Technology Changed the Gambling Industry?
Technology has an enormous impact on daily life. The benefits of mobility, accessibility, and smart electronics make modern living easier and more connected than ever before, constantly redefining the meaning of work…
The Logistics of Broadcasting Real Live Dealer Casino Games
Live casino games provide an optimal balance between visiting a brick-and-mortar casino and playing online casino games. The convenience of playing your favorite games at home is combined with the authentic gambling…
Okada Manila slots outage continues to improve with almost 80% now back online
A major outage which saw the majority of slot machines at Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila go dark earlier this week appears closer to full resolution, with around 75% to 80% of…
Detroit casino workers’ tentative strike agreement includes immediate pay hikes
After 32 days on strike, the Detroit Casino Council representing 3,700 workers has reached a tentative five-year deal with Detroit’s three casinos, the council said in a statement Friday. The agreement includes…