Inside Asian Gaming

COVER STORY Contents February 2016 Cover Photo: © IAG 12 Albert Yu In five short years Albert Yu has worked his way up to become General Manager of the Macau office of Japanese gaming equipment manufacturer, Aruze Gaming. IAG took some time to get to know Albert better. TRADE EVENTS 16 ICE gets even hotter IAG has just attended ICE which has now firmly staked its claim as the world’s premier gaming show. IN FOCUS 20 What future for Korean IRs? This month the Korean government is expected to announce the winners in its request-for-proposal process to build two new integrated resorts. Will there be any? TECH TALK 26 Competition management simplified Slot tournament management systems are gaining popularity in casinos, creating simplicity for operators and bringing fun and excitement for patrons. BLAST FROM THE PAST 34 The good, the bad and the ugly Steve Karoul’s guide to successfully working with junket reps is perhaps much more timely now than it was when it was written exactly seven years ago. BRIEFS 42 Regional Briefs 44 International Briefs 46 Events Calendar INDUSTRY PROFILE If Macau is to prosper it will have to figure out, and cater to, China’s emerging middle class – the new generation of mass consumers. Money in the middle 6