Inside Asian Gaming

IAG JUL 2019年7月 亞博匯 6 JUL 2019年 7月 CONTENTS 內容 Cover 封面 : Lawrence Ho 何猷龍 COLUMNISTS 34 Asia’s impending IR employee crisis A well-articulated and compelling employee value proposition can set IR operators apart from the crowd when it comes to sourcing and retaining the best talent. FEATURES 64 It’s Miller time Inside Asian Gaming sits down with Bill Miller, the new President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, to discuss his ambitions as head of the industry trade body. Daily Briefs 12 IGAMING BLUE PAGES 72 The only way is Up Australian company PlayUp is looking to change the face of online gaming via a global ecosystem and its own cryptocurrency. INSIGHTS 40 Journey into Asia IAG sits down with Walter Bugno, CEO of IGT’s International division, to discuss the company’s ongoing push into Asia. JAPAN 50 Osaka’s castle in the sky As Osaka continues preparations for the 2025 World Expo and development of an integrated resort, Osaka Castle, the city’s most recognizable symbol, is undergoing a change of its own. FEATURES 80 Raising the stakes Asian VIP operator Meg-Star Group has opened Poker Time Club – a luxury gaming facility for its VIP clientele – at The Macau Roosevelt. TECH TALK 58 Aristocrat: Hitting new heights Aristocrat’s Gimmie Games studio continues to impress with the Mighty Cash family breaking new ground in the Philippines in June. 86 EVENTS CALENDAR