Inside Asian Gaming

8 Bright Year Ahead C O N T E N T S COVER STORY With diverse markets that range from the flat to the explosive—some marked by political conflicts, others models of public-private cooperation—and with new resorts appearing on the radar with price tags unlike anything ever seen, 2014 will be nothing if not interesting for gaming across Asia. FEATURES 28 Eyes on the Prize At 84, Galaxy Entertainment Group Chairman Lui Che Woo has no intention of slowing down. The Hong Kong construction magnate, reported to be the second-wealthiest individual in Asia, has about US$10 billion on the table in Macau and plans to invest in a big way on Hengqin Island. Japan and Taiwan figure prominently on his radar, and he’s set his sights on casino acquisitions in the United States. 36 Windfall Potential China’s lottery market is the second-largest in the world and is growing at rates that will see it become the largest in a couple of years. That spells enormous opportunities for platform and technology providers. INSIGHTS 30 On With the Show Reed Exhibitions Senior Vice President Josephine Lee oversees an extensive portfolio of events across greater China—G2E Asia, the region’s largest gaming industry trade show and conference, among them. Looking ahead to its return to The Venetian Macao in May, she has a lot to say about how the 2014 edition, the largest yet, is shaping itself to serve the rapidly changing needs of the world’s most dynamic gaming markets. IN FOCUS 38 Roaring Ahead When it comes to boards of directors and corporate governance within the gaming industry, diversity in the workplace can mean the difference between good public and community relations and bad. BRIEFS 42 Regional Briefs 44 International Briefs 46 Events Calendar