by Staff
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
The battle royal between Kazuo Okada and Steve Wynn stepped up another level last week as Okada petitioned to replace three board members, and possibly a fourth—Wynn’s ex-wife, Elaine (l.), whose position on the conflict is unknown.
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by Staff
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Marina Bay Sands is set to benefit from the recent opening of a new station on the local mass transit system of Singapore. Whether the casino or the retail shops will be the bigger winner from the improved access remains to be seen.
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by Staff
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
The impressive increase in revenue in Macau in 2011 was attributable to many factors, but the VIP market continues to be the most important. In fact, it increased by a substantial margin in the previous year.
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by Staff
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
The recent presidential election in Taiwan saw relatively pro-gaming President Ma Ying-jeou chosen for a second term. However, in local elections in one potential casino jurisdiction, a less-friendly candidate beat out a five-term legislator.
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by Staff
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Melco Crown’s purchase of the dormant development, Macau Studio City, was a logical move for the company, but unless a casino is included, it makes no sense.
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by Staff
Sat, Jan 21, 2012
Slot parlors in residential districts will be a thing of the past under a new set of regulations that will be issued soon by the Macau government. Since there are only two, it won’t mean much, but it will help streamline the slot parlor business.
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