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Saipan’s casino commission appoints executive director, despite financing woes

Saipan’s Commonwealth Casino Commission has re-appointed Andrew Yeom as its Executive Director, conditionally for two months due to the group’s lack of funding.

Under the Scope: Saipan’s uncertain casino future amidst legal battles 

The fate of casino gaming in Saipan is currently up in the air, as the monopoly license holder – Imperial Pacific International - faces increasing legal action on multiple fronts, and its parent confronts a possible delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. IGamiX Managing Partner Ben Lee points out the missed clues that led to such a scenario and the possible outcomes going forward.

Saipan casino regulator authorizes Imperial Pacific International’s counsel withdrawal

The Commonwealth Casino Commission board has authorized a motion to withdraw three counsels currently assisting Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC in its Supreme Court appeal against CCC’s five complaints.

Saipan is aiming to introduce EGMs for smaller properties

Saipan is aiming to allow certain hotels to operate electronic gaming machines (EGMs), as long as each property has at least 30 rooms.

Saipan IPI’s boss Ji Xiaobo identified as a mafia kingpin by the Chinese court

Saipan-based Imperial Pacific International (IPI) owner, Ji Xiaobo, was identified as a mafia kingpin by the Chinese court last Friday.

Saipan politician calls for immediate revocation of Imperial Pacific International casino license

A top political representative is calling for the Mariana Commonwealth Casino Commission to revoke the casino license of Imperial Pacific International (IPI).

Saipan authorities terminate the land lease for Macau-linked casino resort project

The Saipan Department of Public Lands has terminated the lease agreement with the Macau-based Alter City Group Inc., which acquired a lease of a 152-hectares public land for its proposed $360-million casino resort project on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Saipan regulator IPI closing in on accord, but court battles continue

Imperial Pacific International (IPI) and the Commonwealth Casino Commission have said they are closing in on a settlement that may allow the casino to reopen, even as the regulator has given the green light for a sale of the company’s gaming assets.

Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Time to rethink Saipan’s casinos

Democratic legislator Tina Sablan tells AGBrief it’s time to reevaluate whether casinos are needed, or even viable on Saipan.

Saipan regulator thwarted again in bid to hold hearing on IPI license revocation

Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has won another reprieve against efforts by Saipan’s Casino Control Commission to revoke its license postponed again.Â