Inside Asian Gaming

4 Game On Solaire Resort & Casino opened at Manila’s Entertainment City last month with a physical plant unlike anything the Philippines has seen—and maybe just what the country has been waiting for. C O N T E N T S COVER STORY SUPPLIER AWARDS 2013 26 Best of the Best Inside Asian Gaming marks the fifth annual installment of our kudos to the manufacturers whose creativity and commitment to innovation make possible the tremendous growth of Asia’s gaming industry. FEATURES 16 Platform for Convergence TCS JOHNHUXLEY has laid out its roadmap for convergence and the centerpiece is the Xia platform, which enables players to place bets on live roulette via a touchscreen tablet device but is poised to offer a whole lot more. 34 Guilt by Association The lucrative operations enjoyed in Macau by MGM Resorts International, Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts could prove an obstacle to their desire to expand into Canada’s largest city. 38 Rough Shore Revel, the iconoclastic super-resort that was going to shatter convention as it revived Atlantic City’s sagging fortunes, has filed for bankruptcy protection from its creditors. IN FOCUS 12 Back on a Tear Macau’s VIP sector appears to have returned to growth mode, though the mass market will continue to drive industry profitability over the coming year. INSIGHTS 20 Searching for Success Search engine optimization, or SEO, can determine whether a casino Web site thrives or fails. To ensure the former, there are some simple steps. TECH TALK 36 Modular Enhancement SPIELO International’s innovative and flexible GALAXIS™ casino system encompasses a complete set of tools for managing slots and/or systems and enhancing the ability of operators to attract, do analysis and reward players. BRIEFS 40 Regional Briefs 42 International Briefs