Immunity Imperative
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy may be the key to helping Macau’s integrated resort and tourism operators stage a faster recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. When will Macau’s casino revenues return to 2019/pre-pandemic levels? This is something I have been regularly asked...
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OPINION: Does yesterday’s sports betting licence announcement point to a two-year extension to Macau’s casino concessions?
It was mixed news for Macau SLOT yesterday morning with the issue of the Macau government gazette. It became public that Macau’s only sports betting operator, which has enjoyed a monopoly on online and retail sports betting since 1998, saw...
Cashless is King
With regulators and operators in the region reaching agreement to implement cashless card technology, we look at developments in cashless payment solutions and why they will lead to a more compliant and responsible future for the IR industry. In 2020,...
A Question of “Public Interest”
Exactly what is in the “public interest” when it comes to determining whether Crown Melbourne should retain its casino license in Victoria? On 22 February 2021, the appointment and terms of reference of the Finkelstein Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne...
Eight Leadership Archetypes In Gaming
Sudhir H. Kalé takes a look at the eight archetypes that typify the best leaders in the global gaming industry. In March 2018, I published an article in Inside Asian Gaming called, “Gaming and the nine intelligences” in which I...
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...
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...
