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Yokohama anti-casino movement fumbles the ball
Imagine this scenario for the August 22 mayoral elections in Yokohama: Exit polls show voters most of all concerned about IR development, and they are opposed to it by a more than 2-to-1 margin—and yet the winner of the election is pro-IR incumbent Fumiko Hayashi.
Former Caesars Korea IR will open 2025 at the earliest
There is still no clear path forward for the South Korean IR development, formerly known as the Caesars Korea Resort Complex, to resume construction, with the new owners not expecting an opening any earlier than 2025.
Macau Legend seeking solutions over Cambodia land transfer
Macau Legend said it's seeking an "amicable solution" after the seller of a plot of land in Cambodia failed to make a June 26th deadline for the final transfer.
Sega Sammy eyes $1b investment in Yokohama IR
Sega Sammy plans to spend Y120 billion on its participation in an IR in Yokohama, which if successful is likely to open in the late 2020s, it said.
Genting Singapore good chance of securing Japan casino: Bernstein
Bernstein analyst Vitaly Umansky believes Genting Singapore to have a “very strong chance” of securing a Japan casino opportunity in Yokohama, given its Singapore background and its Japanese partner.
Japan IR could add $0.14-$0.34 to Genting Spore stock
Winning a license to operate an integrated resort in Yokohama could add as much as S$0.34 ($0.26) in value to Genting Singapore's share price, however considerable uncertainties remain about the investment, Nomura wrote in a research note.
R&F Properties seeks funds and operator for Incheon development
Hong Kong-listed R&F Properties is seeking new financing and a casino operator partner for the Midan City development in Incheon, attempting to recover from Caesars Entertainment’s abandonment of the partnership.
Interview with Mellissa Kong: Attracting gamers to your IRs [video]
Esports entrepreneur Mellissa Kong, who runs REES, an esports engagement platform, speaks to Asia Gaming Brief editor Felix Ng about how hospitality and retail brands, including integrated resorts, can better use their esport spaces to attract gamers to their properties.
Vingroup’s “sleepless city” IR to open April 21
Vietnam real-estate giant Vingroup Group has announced it will officially open it's long-awaited $2.8 billion Phu Quoc United Center "Sleepless City" on April 21, 2021.
Melco Cyprus construction proceeding, to open Summer 2022
Melco Resorts & Entertainment said construction work on its City of Dreams Mediterranean property is proceeding smoothly and the property is slated to open in Summer, 2022.
Life After POGOs – AGB Pop-Up Forum
The Philippines and Asia’s online gaming industry is going through uncertain times, with the gaming regulator seeing more and more operators leaving the country for greener pastures.
Acquiring & Retaining iGaming Customers
In this AGB Webinar Series, we covered the newest strategies for iGaming player acquisition and retention.