This Tropical Chinese Island Is Quietly Transforming Into a Gaming Destination
Daniela Wei , Bloomberg
Gaming development on Hainan Island could have an impact on Macau, Singapore, and soon, Japan.
5 months ago
Daniela Wei , Bloomberg
Gaming development on Hainan Island could have an impact on Macau, Singapore, and soon, Japan.
5 months ago
Joe Nocera, Bloomberg
Bloomberg columnist Joe Nocera adds up the victories by Steve Wynn's ex-wife Elaine as she attempts to clean up Wynn Resorts. He rightfully calls her a shareholder activist who breaks the mold because she doesn't have a cut-and-run mindset. Now there's a model for others to follow.
6 months ago
Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg
So maybe MGM isn't buying all of Wynn Resorts, but hoping to settle for a piece of it in Boston?
7 months ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
Las Vegas likely isn't a huge draw for the Chinese gambler crowd, but a looming U.S.-China trade war won't hurt Australia's prospects of attracting more Chinese high-rollers.
8 months ago
Daniela Wei and Bruce Einhorn, Bloomberg
The new license was going to be tough, and Wynn's behavior would have been a factor. The hotel giant needs to make sure it has serious and talented management in place now that he's gone – he can't be secretly operating behind the scenes.
9 months ago
Daniela Wei, Bloomberg
More money from gamblers and less attention being paid to corruption is very good news for the city.
1 year ago
Samantha Shankman , Skift
Monte Carlo might be known for its traditional luxury offering, but a deeper look shows a hospitality group that's keenly aware of its positioning, the changing market and how it must adapt to ensure a spot of the ultra-wealthy's jet set itineraries.
1 year ago
Wayne Parry, Associated Press
It's so said to see activist investor Carl Icahn, who was widely accused of destroying TWA back in the day, take a financial hit in his ownership of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. So sad. Really.
2 years ago
Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press
As gaming only grows in popularity, more video game-loving travelers will find satisfaction in tourist attractions that consider their interests and hobbies.
2 years ago
Kelvin Chan and Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Is gaming a good thing for Japan's tourism, especially when the country has seen record numbers as of late? Or is gaming more of a boost for domestic tourism numbers than international? Either way, we wonder if Japan will follow in Singapore's footsteps when it comes to constructing "integrated resorts," and pairing them with tough laws that keep citizens from losing their money at the tables.
2 years ago
Wayne Parry, Associated Press
Atlantic City's inability to acknowledge that it's events, not gambling, that could rescue the destination is its continual failing. That, and constantly betting on snake-oil salesmen to save the city despite the fact that they never do.
2 years ago
Brian Hallenbeck, Associated Press
Does the northeastern U.S. really need more casino resorts, especially when established gaming destinations like Atlantic City are struggling? Or is demand for these types of gaming-entertainment complexes so much that it justifies this slew of new resorts? We'll see how it all plays out.
2 years ago