Glenn McCartney
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https://agbrief.com/person/glenn-mccartney/Glenn McCartney, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of gaming and hospitality management at the University of Macau. He has been in the gaming and hospitality industry in Macao for more there 13 years and worked as a consultant to the Macao government during its recent casino concession process. McCartney regularly speaks at international tourism and hospitality industry events and is the author of Event Management: An Asian Perspective (McGraw-Hill). He holds a doctorate in tourism marketing and is the British Honorary Consul for Macao.
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HK regulator disciplines Chinese lottery firm and executivesÂ
The Hong Kong Securities regulator has initiated disciplinary action against lottery operator China Ecotourism Group and seven of its executives.
Malaysian Prime Minister denies plans for second casino license in Johor
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has refuted claims suggesting plans for a casino to be established in Forest City, Johor.
Galaxy Entertainment announces new Capella Hotel to open in mid-2025
Macau gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group has announced a new partnership with operator Capella Hotels and Resorts to launch its first property in Macau.
King Gaming’s license suspended amongst criminal investigation
Isle of Man licensed King Gaming has had its license suspended by the local Gambling Supervision Commission.
IPI ending its Saipan chapter as CNMI deems the firm is no longer viable
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Malaysia in talks with Berjaya and Genting over potential casino in Forest City
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MGM Osaka secures $3.4 billion loan from banks
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Gaming spending in Macau to be much lower during Labor Day period – Morgan Stanley
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Emperor Entertainment expecting 150% jump in revenue for FY24
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Donaco’s earnings steadily increasing, 1Q24 close to pre-COVID levels
Cambodian and Vietnamese casino operator Donaco International has reported steadily increasing earnings in 1Q24, almost fully reaching pre-COVID operational levels, as stated in the company’s quarterly report.
SkyCity Adelaide casino operator could face fines of up to $48M
Australian Consumer and Business Services Minister Andrea Michaels plans to introduce new legislation to Parliament next week, aiming to significantly raise maximum fines for Adelaide's casino operator from $100,000 to $75 million.
RGB to acquire EGMs in the Philippines for $2.2M
Malaysian group RGB International will acquire a 20 percent stake in an East Timor electronic gaming machines company with a presence in the Philippines for some $2.2 million.
Citigroup trims Macau April GGR to $2.23B due to flat daily run-rate
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Macau hotels fully booked for Labor Day, with prices 20% below CNY rates
UBS reports that Macau hotel prices for mainland China’s five-day Labor Day holiday season are 20 percent below this year's Chinese New Year (CNY) rates but bookings are high.
Macau plans to build outdoor concert venue near Cotai IRs
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Saipan casino watchdog delays Imperial Pacific license revocation decision
The Saipan Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) board has deferred its decision on whether to revoke Imperial Pacific International's exclusive gaming license in light of the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Senator urges Philippines gov’t to boost crackdown on foreigners involved in illegal POGOs
Philippine Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian is urging the country's Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify efforts to prevent foreigners involved in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) from entering the country and establishing more illicit operations.
Macau gov’t gaming tax revenue tops $882M in March
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FEC casino subsidiary Palasino raising $2M in new share allotment
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President Marcos: Filipino hospitality a pillar of Philippine tourism
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the pivotal role of Filipino hospitality in driving the growth of Philippine tourism and fostering overall economic development.
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New multi-entry visa would boost Macau hotel rivalry: insiders
The Chinese government may launch a visa multi-entry visa between Macau and Hengqin for Chinese tour groups as soon as next month, a source familiar with the matter told AGB.
