Shambala NJSC, which opened a casino in Russia’s Primorye gaming zone in 2020, said it has begun work on the second phase of construction at the resort.

Australia

Star Entertainment names acting CEO, interim chairman after O’Neill’s departure

Sharon Singleton - May 23, 2022

Star Entertainment Group said it was naming Geoff Hogg as its acting CEO and Ben Heap as its interim chairman to fill the void left by the resignation last week of John O’Neill.

Macau

Macau weekly GGR surges 100% after post-holiday slump: Bernstein

Sharon Singleton - May 23, 2022

Macau gross gambling revenue (GGR) doubled sequentially in the latest week, as demand returned following the expected post-Golden Week holiday slump, according to Bernstein Research.

Singapore

Genting Singapore broadening the player base to target casual players

Sharon Singleton - May 23, 2022

Genting Singapore plans to broaden its player base to focus on those who play casually for entertainment, Executive Chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay told shareholders.

Macau

Macau visitor arrivals in April up 15.2% month-on-month

Felix Ng - May 23, 2022

Visitor arrivals to Macau reached 606,841 in April 2022, a 15.2 percent improvement from March, which was attributable to the easing of entry measures, according to the Statistics and Census Service of Macau (DSEC).

Macau

Macau Legend cleared of irregularities in dealings with Levo Chan

Felix Ng - May 23, 2022

The audit firm tasked with conducting an independent review of Macau Legend Development’s business has found no irregularities in its dealings with its former CEO Levo Chan.

Thailand

Thai political parties eye tax windfall from online gambling

Sharon Singleton - May 20, 2022

A group of Thailand's smaller political parties has submitted a draft amendment to the country’s gambling act to legalize both online gambling and casinos to raise tax revenue and aid economic recovery.

Australia

Star Entertainment executive chairman John O’Neill quits

Sharon Singleton - May 20, 2022

Australia’s Star Entertainment is without a leader after executive chairman John O’Neill announced his resignation on Friday.

Australia

Crown Resorts shareholders approve $6.3 billion Blackstone takeover

Sharon Singleton - May 20, 2022

Crown Resorts’ shareholders have voted in favor of an A$8.9 billion ($6.3 billion) takeover offer from Blackstone, although the U.S. investor has still not cleared Australian regulatory hurdles.

South Korea