Inside Asian Gaming

6 High-End Anxiety Macau VIP revenue has fallen two quarters in a row, the sector’s worst performance in five years … So where have all the whales gone? IN FOCUS 14 Winning Big Beyond the Casinos … In Singapore, You Bet Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa are two very different gaming resorts with one thing in common—they make a whole lot of money away from the games. INSIGHTS 30 Faith, Hope and Ho Tram Vietnam’s first integrated resort has its share of challenges. Chien Lee has $20 million that says they will be overcome. GAMBLING AND THE LAW 38 Sense and Nonsense from Congress Professor I. Nelson Rose weighs in on the US Congress’ recent hearing on Internet gambling. FEATURES 22 Pressure Relief The Macau government is leaning on casino operators to help ease the city’s sky-high property prices and strained transport infrastructure. 40 Running Late Manila’s ramping up in a big way, but the major upcoming openings are facing delays. BRIEFS 42 Regional Briefs 44 International Briefs 46 Events Calendar Contents October 2014 COVER STORY