Inside Asian Gaming

COVER STORY Contents January 2015 20 Sky Tower Lifts Solaire 14 Weaving a Destination IN FOCUS 6 Unlocking the Box Players have never experienced their favorite Aristocrat games like they will on the new Helix™. FEATURES 12 Challenging Manifesto A billion dollars in resort casino plans are in the cross- hairs in Sri Lanka’s hotly disputed presidential election. 26 The BIG Bankruptcy Caesars has a novel plan for rescuing its largest and most indebted subsidiary from a sea of red ink more than $18 billion deep. But creditors are skeptical, lawsuits are flying, and time is running out. 33 Northern Exposure In the US, more casinos are coming to the crowded Northeast—but there may be too many already. TECH TALK 38 Beyond Transactions The rationale for JCM’s acquisition of FutureLogic mirrors the philosophy underpinning the development of its latest products: laying the foundations for enhanced capabilities and creating greater value. BRIEFS 42 Regional Briefs 44 International Briefs 46 Events Calendar The Philippines ramps up as a regional gaming hub with the debut of Melco Crown’s City of Dreams Manila. The first casino in Manila’s Entertainment City rises with an elegant extension, as it aims to shine globally. Vincent Kelly , managing director Asia Pacific, Aristocrat