China’s digital RMB: Macau’s Route to Recovery?
Recent brokerage reports highlighted the potential benefits to the Macau market of accepting China’s new Digital RMB. In the first of a series of articles titled All-In Digital, MdME Lawyers take a deeper dive into the Digital RMB and spotlight...
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POGO reform
Authorities in the Philippines have been working on multiple ways to address serious issues around the POGO industry. Before the start of the pandemic, Philippine Online Gaming Operator (POGO) reform was already taking place. The most visible signs have surrounded...
OPINION: Is Osaka’s RFP extension really about fairness?
When Osaka announced earlier this month that it would extend the RFP submission period for new applicants until 6 April, it did so under the pretence of ensuring fairness in the process. The Osaka IR Promotion Council doubled down on...
Online opportunity II: The time is now
Carlos Coelho of MdME Lawyers says the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for Macau to take a serious look at online gaming. In the March 2020 edition of Inside Asian Gaming I presented my case for authorities to consider...
Mob mentality
In the wake of the recent inquiry into Crown Resorts, Paul Newson – former NSW regulator and now Principal at Australian law firm Senet Advisory – asks why the gaming industry is treated more harshly than many others. Piling on...
OPINION: Japan seeking its pound of flesh
Japan’s prefectural governments may want to reconsider some of the onerous developer impact fee requirements imposed on potential operating partners as a condition to apply for one of the country’s three coveted casino licenses. At last, Japan’s much delayed licensing...
Memories of the man that was Sheldon Adelson
IAG guest columnist Niall Murray offers his thoughts on Sheldon Adelson after his passing last week Sheldon G. Adelson was a unique and remarkable man. The groundbreaking visionary, pioneer and wildly successful serial entrepreneur was constantly scanning the horizon for...
Big money
“Even in the high tech world of today’s casino operations, sometimes it‘s the simplest solutions that work best” says industry veteran Steve Karoul. This has been a very volatile year for a number of reasons, not least of them the...
