Good morning. Empire-building. Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay is talking up Resorts World New York City as a potential heavyweight for Genting Malaysia, saying the Queens casino could match or even outpace Resorts World Sentosa. The pitch is built on New York’s scale: deep pockets, dense population and a first-mover shot at full-scale commercial casino gaming. The property’s live dealer rollout is already meeting expectations, though Genting is still crunching the numbers. Meanwhile, in Macau, Paradise Entertainment is strengthening its board by appointing solicitor Eric Ho as an independent director as it refocuses on gaming equipment after exiting the satellite casino business.
What you need to know
- Lim Kok Thay says New York’s scale and consumer base could help RWNYC become one of Genting’s most successful gaming investments.
- Paradise Entertainment has appointed Eric Ho as an independent director, strengthening its board after exiting satellite casinos.
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GENTING
New York property could be among Genting’s best investments
Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay said Resorts World New York City could become one of the group’s most successful investments, potentially matching or surpassing Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. Speaking after a shareholder meeting last week, Lim said the Queens property has met expectations since launching live dealer gaming in April. He cited New York’s large population, high per-capita income and status as a global financial center as key strengths.
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