A new AU$3 billion IR set to be built along the Australian beachside holiday strip known as the Gold Coast could pose a serious threat to local businesses, according to Macau integrated resort expert Professor Glenn McCartney. Speaking to Australia’s government-funded ABC network this week...
Category - Gaming
Slot machine hackers proving hard to catch
An international syndicate of slot machine hackers continues to operate across the globe, despite some members having been recently caught in Singapore and the US state of Missouri. News of the syndicate’s ongoing efforts to make millions from hacking into certain slots is the biggest revelation...
Macau GGR tracking at +10% for first quarter
Macau’s gross gaming revenue is on track to complete a 10 percent upswing for the first three months of 2017 on the back of a better than expected start to the year. According to brokerage Sanford C Bernstein, both mass and VIP gaming have slightly exceeded expectations through January and...
MGM developing golf skills gambling game
MGM is in the process of developing a unique skill-based golf game combining gambling with a range of typical golf skills such as putting, driving and accuracy. The latest innovation at its brand new Golfstream indoor laser golf course, which opened for business in December at MGM Grand Las Vegas...
Novomatic using Ainsworth acquisition to target Asia
Gaming industry giant Novomatic is looking to boost its presence in Asia by acquiring a majority stake in Australian slot machine manufacturer Ainsworth Game Technology. Novomatic is nearing completion of a deal, agreed last year, to acquire a 53 percent stake in Ainsworth and with the company...