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Paradise enters supply accord with Jay Chun’s brother-in-law
Paradise Entertainment said it has entered into a supply agreement for next year, worth a maximum of HK$40 million, with Chairman Jay Chun’s brother-in-law.
Suncity executive joins Summit Ascent board
Suncity Executive Director Lo Kai Bong has been appointed as a non-executive director of Summit Ascent Holdings, the operator of the Tigre de Cristal IR near Vladivostok.
Greater China gets lion’s share of mainland tourists in 2018
The Greater China region -- Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan -- got the lion’s share of all outbound tourists from the mainland in 2018, according to the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute.
Alphaslot raises millions in funding round
Blockchain gaming startup Alphaslot has announced it has raised a multi-million funding round, led by China’s Sora Ventures.
Also participating in the funding round was...
Genting HK finalizes NCLH stake sale
Genting Hong Kong said it has finalized the sale of its shares in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and no longer has a stake in the company.
FEC posts gaming revenue for the first time
Far East Consortium, owner of Trans World Corporation and investor in The Star Entertainment Group, has added gaming operations as a reportable segment in...
Landing says chairman back at work
Landing International said its chairman, Yang Zhihui, who disappeared in August has resumed his duties at the company.
Hong Kong announces measures to control HZMB traffic flow
The Hong Kong government has announced new measures to control traffic flow on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, local media reports.
This includes an online pre-booking...
Genting contracts Finnish companies for ship design
Genting Hong Kong says one of its wholly owned units has entered into contracts worth EU33.54 million ($38 million) with two Finnish companies for design and site assistance services for a cruise ship that it is building.
Time to move the regulatory goalposts
There is no question that the global sports betting market is massive and growing fast. According to figures from respected statistics company, Statista, the global gross gaming yield now stands at about $400 billion, with the majority of that generated in Asia.
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Former Wynn shareholder files lawsuit
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