Lessons learned
Thailand is searching for an economic cure, and comprehensive entertainment facilities could be part of the solution – but only if it heeds lessons learned in Singapore and Japan, writes Jeremy Walker. In his first policy statement delivered on Monday...
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Thailand: Keeping the dream alive
Now more than ever it appears that Thailand will finally realize a legal casino gaming industry, although it remains to be seen what form it will take. Long considered a pipe dream, the narrative around a legalized casino industry in...
Thai committee to submit report on legalized casinos in May
An extraordinary committee examining the feasibility of opening regulated casinos in Thailand will submit its report next month, according to the Bangkok Post. The study, launched in December following a House of Representatives vote, has specifically focused on the potential...
Las Vegas Sands’ new Asian IR opportunity likely in Thailand: Bernstein
A new and potentially substantial Asian IR development allegedly on the cards for global casino giant Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is likely referring to Thailand, according to brokerage Bernstein. LVS Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein told the Las Vegas Review-Journal...
Thai parliament to launch study into potential IR development
The Thai parliament is set to launch a study into the possible introduction of casino gaming after MPs almost unanimously voted in favor last week. According to The Bangkok Post, the House of Representatives has voted to set up an...
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Thai PM open to discussions on legalizing gambling
Thailand could become Asia’s next emerging casino hub after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed he would consider the controversial measure in a bid to curb a growing number of illegal gambling dens. The Bangkok Post reports that Prayut is said to...
Expanding Star Vegas mass, online platforms the long-term focus for Donaco
Donaco International Ltd says it is looking to reduce the contribution of VIP at its flagship Cambodian resort Star Vegas.
NagaCorp books 85% revenue increase in 1H18
The performance of NagaCorp’s Cambodian integrated resort NagaWorld continues to soar following a record six months to 30 June 2018 in which gross gaming revenue grew 85%.