China’s Minister for Public Security, Guo Shengkun, has outlined details to further crack down on cross-border gambling, calling for greater assistance from foreign law enforcement agencies in preventing overseas operators from targeting Chinese players. Speaking at a gathering in Beijing...
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Philippines casinos facing tighter controls
Casinos could be included in tightened Philippines anti-money laundering laws set to be introduced in May, according to Senate President Aquilino Pimentel. The move comes in the wake of last year’s Bangladesh Bank breach which saw US$81 million disappear through casinos in the...
Baccarat picking up in Las Vegas
Nevada’s gross gaming revenue declined 4.5 percent in February, however baccarat volume for the first two months of the year rose 7.7 percent in a sign that Chinese visitation to the American gaming hub is starting to rise. Although baccarat drop for February fell 16.8 percent, the monthly...
Macau missing huge sportsbook opportunity
Macau’s properties won’t truly be able to call themselves integrated resorts until they are granted the opportunity to operate their own sports books. That’s the opinion of sports betting experts John J English and Randy Haynes who believe Macau is missing a huge opportunity under current...
MGM Resorts appoints Aaron Fischer as Chief Strategy Officer
MGM Resorts International has announced the appointment of Aaron Fischer as chief strategy officer. Fischer, who formerly worked as Head of Consumer and Gaming research at brokerage CLSA, joined MGM Resorts in November as senior vice president of corporate development where he has been working...