Inside Asian Gaming

COVER STORY Contents February 2017 14 Wayne Lio: Forward thinker A Macau local, Wayne Lio is now playing a role in the city’s future as Senior Vice President of Business Development with leading Macau junket Tak Chun Group. IN FOCUS 18 Welcome to the new Macau From its incredible rise to the top of world gaming to the crash that few saw coming, Macau is rising once more from the ashes – and the long-term outlook is bright. iGAMING IN DEPTH 24 Star Wars The dominant player in the online poker scene, PokerStars has embarked on a rocky road since being bought out by Amaya Gaming in 2014. So what’s going on at this online gaming giant? KEEN OBSERVATIONS 28 Ethics again? In his second column for Inside Asian Gaming , Dr Brian To looks at the lack of ethics in business which continues to manifest itself globally. FEATURES 32 Dealing the Millenials in Table games may have a leg up on slots when it comes to attracting Millennials, but work still needs to be done. GAMBLING AND THE LAW 36 Will Trump accidentally destroy Las Vegas? New US President Donald Trump has already stirred the pot with inflammatory comments against China – and it is Las Vegas that could find itself in the hot seat when China retaliates. BRIEFS 42 Regional Briefs 44 International Briefs 46 Events Calendar INDUSTRY PROFILE Cover Image: IAG Imperial Pacific International has struggled to find US$280 million to finish its casino hotel or even the US$50 million it needs to open its casino. Now it has replaced a Donald Trump ally as Saipan CEO. Saipan: Trouble in paradise 8