Editorial – Foreigner-only casinos: Seize the day
I was recently asked by someone working at a foreigner-only casino for my thoughts on the outlook for the Asian gaming industry. That’s quite a wide-reaching question with dozens of moving parts, but it got me thinking specifically about how...
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A moral defense of gambling
Economist Andrew Russell explores the differences between community benefit and in-principle arguments for the existence of a legal gambling industry and why the latter is vital in winning over sentiment. When I was corresponding with this publication’s Managing Editor Ben...
Editorial – Knife’s edge
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex journey is at a critical point, with the success or failure of the initiative to be determined by decisions made over the coming months. The common narrative now appears to be that legislation governing development of the...
A Baccarat perspective – Part 2
The first part of this series, published in the April issue of IAG, discussed the rise of baccarat in Macau’s gaming industry. Building on that discussion, Ryan Ho continues to examine the latest betting options shaping this iconic casino game....
Editorial – The real reason Philippines casino revenues are down
After enjoying a post-COVID surge in gaming revenues at its licensed casinos, the Philippines has hit a rocky patch. In 2024, while the broader gaming industry enjoyed a significant boost thanks to the growth of the E-Games segment, gross gaming...
A baccarat perspective
In the first of a two-part series, Ryan Ho explores how gaming innovations and market changes have shaped the prominence of baccarat in Macau’s gaming industry. Macau casinos have long been synonymous with baccarat. The evolution of Macau’s gaming industry...
Editorial – The waiting game
Recent rumors suggesting that US private equity giant Blackstone could make a move to acquire Australia’s ailing Star Entertainment Group echo similar talk that has been doing the rounds across the industry over the past few months, particularly since Star...
OPINION: Has Macau hit a GGR ceiling?
Macau casinos’ shrinking gross gaming revenue (GGR) may be a wake-up call, suggesting performance has hit a ceiling, and requiring new catalysts to stimulate growth. Tourism’s comeback from the COVID scourge heralded a potential renaissance for Macau’s economic growth. Improved...
