Inside Asian Gaming

10 Going the Distance Ho Tram is a ways from China and not too close to Ho Chi Minh City either. But The Grand is beautiful and it’s open for business at last. C O N T E N T S COVER STORY IN FOCUS 6 Gambling on the Barrier Reef Hong Kong financier Tony Fung is pitching an A$4.2 billion gaming and entertainment mini-city in north Queensland that would dwarf anything they’ve ever seen Down Under. 28 Under Construction Touted as “the next Thailand” on the strength of its inherent tourism appeal, Myanmar is looking to add legal gaming and integrated resorts. INSIGHTS 16 Luxury on Demand The new Pavilion Club at Galaxy Macau is truly something special. Deputy COO Gabe Hunterton explains the strategy behind it and how premiummass is transforming the market. FEATURES 24 The Sweet Spot High 5 Games has succeeded in bringing the slot floor to cyberspace. Next up is delivering cyberspace to the slot floor. And the innovative games developer is just about there. 36 Design with a Repurpose Resorts World Casino New York City shows how an aging landmark can be reinvented into a profitable casino. 40 Expanding Horizons Genting Group has big plans for expansion in the Asia-Pacific region that include raising its stake in Australia’s Echo Entertainment and investing in Japan if licenses become available there. 44 Conscientious Objections Sri Lanka’s government is looking to casinos to transform the island nation into Asia’s newest tourism hotspot, but the strategy is sparking concerns among political and religious leaders. BRIEFS 46 Regional Briefs 48 International Briefs 50 Events Calendar