Inside Asian Gaming

IAG JAN 2020年1月 亞博匯 6 JAN 2020年 1月 CONTENTS 內容 Cover 封面 : JAPAN 54 Who will win Osaka’s gold medal? Front and center in Japan’s IR race stands Osaka – the longtime forerunner having already seen its operator candidates narrowed down to three contenders. INDUSTRY PROFILE 90 Nelson Cheung: Moving with the times One of the more prominent systems suppliers in Asia, IGT has recently recruited Nelson Cheung – a Macanese with deep roots in Australia – as System Sales Manager for Asia, utilizing his solid IT and gaming background to bolster its stocks. Daily Briefs 12 JAPAN 84 Leaving Las Vegas One innovative Japanese aged care company is giving its clients a taste of Las Vegas – adding a welcome dash of excitement for the nation’s ageing population. TECH TALK 96 High spirits Aristocrat highlighted its giving spirit at the company’s annual Christmas party at Morpheus in Macau. IN FOCUS 62 Sustainable luxury In response to consumer, regulator and investor demands, Macau’s integrated resorts are adopting more environmentally friendly practices that also improve the customer experience. FEATURES 76 Time to shine With the last of its almost 1,000 hotel rooms due to open in early 2020 and revenues continuing to rise, Philippines IR Okada Manila looks set to fulfil its enormous potential. 102 EVENTS CALENDAR Inside Asian Gaming 亞博匯