Having traveled to the iGaming hub of Malta in 2016, the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) will hold this year’s International Gaming Summit in New York City for the very first time. Running from 30 May through 1 June 2017 at the JW Marriott Essex House hotel, this important...
Visitation would likely increase if transport to and from Macau was cheaper, according to a survey conducted by brokerage Sanford C. Bernstein. The proprietary survey of nearly 1,900 customers and those planning to visit found that time and money were becoming increasingly important drivers for...
Casino mogul James Packer is back on the board of Crown Resorts barely 12 months after stepping down to focus on the company’s overseas investments. Packer’s return follows the announcement this week that Robert Rankin – who took on the role of Chairman in December 2015 – would relinquish...
The Philippine government has ordered key law enforcement agencies, headed by the Philippine National Police (PNP), to enforce “Oplan Tokhang” against anyone suspected of engaging in illegal gambling activities. An action first devised by President Rodrigo Duterte during his time as Mayor of...
Melco Crown’s announcement of a number of new senior management appointments late last week represents a major change in direction for the company, according to Brokerage group Bernstein. The new appointments include Gabriel Hunterton as Property President of City of Dreams Macau and Andy Choy as...
