Inside Asian Gaming

10 Time of Sands COVER STORY Ten years ago, the opening of Sands Macao changed the course of Macau and global gaming history, and subsequent developments have vindicated the bullishness of Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson. Yet Mr Adelson almost missed out— twice—on the opportunity to operate in the city. Meanwhile, the new Macau envisioned by gaming liberalization remains a work in progress. INSIGHTS 22 The Last Gold Rush The prospect of gaming legalization in India has international operators excited, but much work remains to be done, according to India-based gaming consultant Albert Climent. IN FOCUS 30 Intriguing, Inscrutable Vietnam A small casino in the north flourishes and a massive one in the south flounders in a market where the potential is vast and a winning investment model remains devilishly elusive. FEATURES 36 Japan: Time To Corral the Bulls? A $40 billion market glitters on the horizon, operators and investors are dazzled, but two new reports argue that a reality check is in order. 50 Going Deep Aristocrat will be at G2E Asia to reaffirm its leadership as an innovator across all markets and in every game segment. 56 Ballyhoo The new Bally-SHFL combination will be showing what it’s got at G2E Asia—and it’s more than the region has ever seen under one roof. THE VIEW 44 Rules Britannia Asian operators may need to rethink their lucrative Premier League sponsorship deals. BRIEFS 90 Regional Briefs 92 International Briefs 94 Events Calendar Contents MAY 2014