HEADLINES
Macau visitor arrivals gain 19 percent in August
Visitor numbers to Macau rose 18.7 percent in August, lead by growth from Mainland China, according to information from the Statistics and Census Service.
Gladstone steps down as Ainsworth CEO, to stay with company
Ainsworth Game Technology said Danny Gladstone has chosen to give up his role as CEO, but will remain with the company in another capacity.
VR utilized to promote Beppu bicycle racing
The Tokyo-based firm Jolly Good and Oita Broadcasting System combined forces this past weekend to bring a new VR experience to the Japanese public—“VR Beppu Bicycle Racing.”
Twelve firms submit Yokohama IR information
A dozen companies submitted plans and information to the Yokohama municipal government before the RFI deadline last Friday. Among these, eight were international IR operators, two were domestic property developers, and two were other kinds of Japanese firms.
VIP GGR to benefit from room openings: Bernstein
Macau’s overall gross gambling revenue is likely to rise about 3 percent to 4 percent in September after disruptions caused by Typhoon Mangkhut, though VIP revenue in the coming week may get a boost from new room openings, Bernstein Research says.
EVO makes US debut
Ainsworth Game Technology will showcase an array of fresh content and its upgraded EVO cabinet at G2E.
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