Inside Asian Gaming

COVER STORY Contents February 2015 32 House Rules The Lion City’s strict gaming regulation is rooted in its domestic politics. 24 Singapore’s Super Model Five years on, the city-state’s integrated resorts remain Asia’s benchmarks, but Singapore and its casino operators face mounting challenges. IN FOCUS 16 Mr Adelson’s War The billionaire casino magnate has seen the evil, and it’s Internet gambling. He is determined to crush its head. So far, he hasn’t succeeded. But certainly he’s got the money. And now he may have himself a Congress. SPECIAL REPORT 8 Sayonara IRs? The high hopes for casino legalization in Japan have dimmed considerably. But the arguments for integrated resorts remain strong. FEATURES 22 Cotai Act II Galaxy Entertainment Group plans to invest US$7 billion in Macau over the next several years as the market eagerly awaits the May debut of the second phase of the company’s flagship Galaxy Macau. 36 Rising Wave Genting’s Jeju opening heralds the start of a dramatic expansion of resort gaming in South Korea. 40 Time to Regroup and Refocus Macau junket giant David Group is consolidating local operations and expanding overseas. BRIEFS 42 Regional Briefs 44 International Briefs 46 Events Calendar