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Suppliers innovate with promotional tools
Back in 2015, Yggdrasil launched BOOST, a collection of promotional tools that sparked a new wave of innovation through the igaming sector.
Yumeshima IR candidacy is Osaka government’s to lose
It was considered a foregone conclusion in gaming circles that Osaka will be a venue for one of the first three integrated resorts in Japan, though the entry of Yokohama into the race and shifting political sands highlight the fact that nothing should be taken for granted.
Philippines to fight off Asian competition
The Philippines has been one of the best-performing gaming jurisdictions over the past five years and is expected to continue to outperform, despite rising regional competition, as the country’s operators expand.
Galaxy pitches for Osaka Yumeshima IR
Galaxy Entertainment held a press event in Osaka on Wednesday to make their local pitch, providing competition for MGM Resorts.
Travellers to delist on Oct. 21
Travellers International Hotel Group has been given the green light to delist from the Philippine Stock Exchange on Oct. 21 following a tender offer.
Fukuoka mayor shoots down IR proposal
Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima has quickly responded to the Junior Chamber International Fukuoka’s proposal for an IR bid from his city. The answer was clear—“not at this time.”
Operators urged to encourage variety
Asian operators need to free up space on the casino floor to experiment with new products to encourage a greater variety of gaming machines, industry experts say.
Policy delays give late movers a fighting chance
The Abe government's decision to drag its feet on more detailed regulations governing the IR industry and to delay the establishment of the Casino Management Board may exercise an effect on which local governments get licensed and which IR operators are selected.
Travellers to delist from Philippine Stock Exchange
Travellers International Hotel Group says it plans to delist its shares from the Philippine Stock Exchange to avoid disclosing its business strategy to competition.
Lisboa Palace opening delayed again
SJM Holdings has pushed back the completion date of its Lisboa Palace resort on Cotai again, this time until about March next year, according to media reports.
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