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Paradise Entertainment launches two new slot titles at 2023 MGS

Paradise Entertainment, a Macau-based casino services firm and gaming equipment supplier, unveiled two new slot games, "Street Steel" and "Hulunbuir Grassland", under its subsidiary brand LT Game at the 2023 MGS Entertainment Show & Summit on Tuesday. "We are delighted to be able to showcase brand new products at the MGS venue again this year,"…

Industry ・ 23 November 2023

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LT Game launches two new slot machine games at MGS

LT Game, a subsidiary of Paradise Entertainment Limited, unveiled at MGS on Tuesday two new slot machine games called "Street Steel" and "Hulunbuir Grassland". "Street Steel", inspired by Macau local specialties, was designed and produced by Shaun Ruddy, an internationally renowned custom motorcycle builder who has won many international…

Covid ・ 15 November 2023

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LT Game readies new LMG product as Macau recovers: Chun

A new'live multi-game' (LMG) product for electronic versions of casino games featuring a live dealer, is being planned for launch before year-end by Macau-based specialist in the field, LT Game Ltd, said boss Jay Chun (pictured), in an interview with GGRAsia. The newcomer, branded "Nera", should make an appearance "by the end of this year", stated…

Industry ・ 21 September 2023

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Slot Machines Based on Real Video Games

In a world where pixels and probabilities mix together beautifully, the emergence of slot machines inspired by the very video games that enchant screens around the globe is a captivating trend. It beckons both players and risk-takers into a whole other universe of entertainment. This incredible fusion draws on the nostalgia of some truly cherished…

Games ・ 08 September 2023

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Video games inspire some of the most popular slots

Slot machines have long been a staple in the gambling world, and their popularity has only grown in 2023 with the immense rise of online casinos. With thousands of slot games available, game developers have begun creating slots catering to various interests and niches, including those that appeal to avid gamers. To do so, developers are taking…

Games ・ 20 May 2023

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Mass baccarat contributed 59% of Macau-wide GGR in 1Q23

Mass market baccarat continues to dominate the Macau gaming landscape, with figures published by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau showing it contributed MOP$20.51 billion (US$2.54 billion) in gross gaming revenues in the first three months of the year - comprising 58.9% of market-wide GGR. While this was slightly down on the 62.9%…

Baccarat ・ 05 May 2023

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The Best Slot Games Based on Video Games

Video games are a great source of entertainment, and now you can experience the same thrill and excitement with slot games. Slot games based on video games offer players an immersive experience. Whether you're a fan of classic console titles or prefer more modern mobile gaming experiences, there's something for everyone in this list of the best…

Games ・ 08 April 2023

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Macau Police Busts Illegal Gambling Scheme and Arrests 15 People

The Macau Daily Times reported that the arrested Macau residents of ages 29 to 66 years old were allegedly part of an illegal online gambling business operated on overseas servers. At a press conference that took place on January 12, the Macau Judiciary Police announced that it had acted together with the Guangdong Province police and together the…

Incidents ・ 15 January 2023

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Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Thailand to debate casino feasibility today

Good morning. Finally a fresh contender in the market, Thailand is making its moves to push ahead casino legislation to advance not only bricks and mortar but also online gaming moves in the territory. Meanwhile, the Philippines has been given an extension on its non-compliance with the international anti-money laundering watchdog as it aims to get…

Incidents ・ 12 January 2023

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Macau Casinos Seek $16.8m in Damages in Tak Chun Trial

Four casino operators in Macau are seeking damages totaling MOP$135m (US$16.8m) from the defendants in a major illegal VIP gambling case. Former chairman of Tak Chun Group Levo Chan is currently on trial, alongside nine other defendants. MGM China, SJM Resorts, The Venetian Macau, and the Wynn Macau are all seeking the multimillion-dollar payout in…

Incidents ・ 06 December 2022

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5 Best Video Game Themed Slot Machines

Video games are an essential part of the world today, where the gaming community has grown tremendously. A wide range of game categories and genres offer a more interactive experience for gamers. These games have not only inspired other games but gambling as well, which include slot machines. Before we talk about the best video game-themed slot…

Top and Best ・ 25 November 2022

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Weeklong Macao casino shutdown affecting Sands, MGM, Wynn begins

Macao casino resorts closed their doors Monday as a weeklong government-ordered shutdown began in the region, taking a toll on properties including several operated by three Las Vegas-based companies. Because of elevated COVID-19 case numbers, Macao Secretary for Administration and Justice Andrew Cheong Weng Chun on Saturday ordered a closure of…

Covid ・ 21 October 2022

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Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog launched in Singapore

Some five months after ratifying new regulatory legislation and the government of Singapore has reportedly inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog as a direct replacement for its former Casino Regulatory Authority body. According to a report from GGRAsia, the official appearance of the new watchdog follows the previous British…

Law ・ 18 August 2022

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Asia round-up: Okada goes to High Court, Suncity to become LET, AS Monaco learns Casino Secret

Okada Manila heads up high to resolve ownership Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) has announced that its motion to reconsider the Status Que Ante Order (SQAO) of the Okada Manila resort is now going to the High Court. Ousted former chairman and founder of UEC, Kazuo Okada, took control of the casino resort in May, after the SQAO was issued - and…

Law ・ 17 August 2022

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Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority inaugurated

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) was inaugurated at a ceremony on Tuesday. The new body - taking on the work of the former Casino Regulatory Authority and adding some new responsibilities - is led by a chief executive, Teo Chun Ching. He held the same rank at the predecessor entity. The ceremony was attended by Josephine Teo,…

Law ・ 16 August 2022

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These video games are also popular in slots

The most frequently played real money games worldwide are online slots. There are a staggering variety of these games with distinct styles, themes, and features. Online slot games have a huge global following since they cater for all tastes and price ranges with remarkable versatility. You can try your luck playing retro three-reel games modelled…

Games ・ 13 August 2022

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Microchip lack felt by slot makers says MGEMA boss Chun

A global shortage of computing microchips is currently the biggest challenge for gaming machine manufacturers, says businessman Jay Chun (pictured in a file photo), president of the Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association (MGEMA), in comments to GGRAsia. Disruption to regional logistics due to the Covid-19 pandemic was another hurdle for…

Covid ・ 05 August 2022

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Sands China Embraces the End of the VIP Salons in Macau Casinos

Sands China is repurposing its VIP salons across its Macau properties The new change is a consequence of recent legislation that in practice eradicates junket rooms Sands China and Las Vegas Sands top executives welcome the new changes as they expect the redeployment of VIP rooms will bring more revenue Sands China has announced it is restructuring…

Covid ・ 21 July 2022

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Leaders Take Unexpected Covid Hit

Covid crushed the travel business and few cities took a bigger hit than Las Vegas. Under orders from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D), the city's casinos, hotels and restaurants closed for roughly two months in the early days of the pandemic. The reopening of Sin City was a slow process, with the two biggest Las Vegas Strip players -- Caesars…

Covid ・ 11 July 2022

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Favorite Video Game Themed Slots for GamStop Users

There is little denying that video slots sit at the core of the online casino industry. A great majority of the people who play online in the UK will eventually gravitate towards video slots. What's not to like. They look great with brilliant colors and interesting themes. In fact, there are a lot of really cool video slots that offer big payouts…

Games ・ 04 July 2022

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ARF finds 61% of online gambling sites illegal, with junkets fuelling growth

Global online gambling is booming, although a major new analysis has found that about 61 percent of online betting sites are effectively operating illegally, especially in Asia, where junkets are playing an increasing role. The 94-page report from the Asian Racing Federation examines a wide-ranging series of themes related to online gambling and…

Gambling Sites ・ 16 May 2022

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China says 42,000 cross-border gambling cases detected in past three years

China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) says it has made every effort to crack down on illegal cross-border gambling over the past three years, detecting 42000 cases of cross-border gambling between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2022. Together with other economic crimes, a total of RMB190.5 billion (US$28.3 billion) in economic losses were…

Travel ・ 10 May 2022

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Best Asian Gambling Movies That Will Surprise You

If you got stuck in the never-ending search for an ideal movie on Netflix, it is time to stop scrolling. You actually never really find something and you decide to watch your favorite show for most likely the 100th time. Maybe it is time for you to check on some really good hidden gems when it comes to movies? Casino movies are for example a really…

Movies ・ 31 March 2022

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Macau casinos pay MOP$33.91 billion in taxes for 2021

The Financial Services Bureau in Macau has announced the tax payments from the gaming industry for 2021. Last year, a total of MOP$33.91 billion ($4.22 billion) was paid by operators. This is an increase of 13.8% when compared to the MOP$29.81 billion ($3.73 billion) paid in 2020. While the amount is an increase from the previous year, it is a…

Finance ・ 22 February 2022

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Macau enacts technical standards for live dealer ETGs

A new set of technical standards covering dealer-operated electronic table games (ETGs) came into effect in Macau on Monday. The set of standards - issued by the city's casino regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau - is the first of its kind to focus on ETGs that rely on the use of live dealers. The standards aim "to specify…

Live Gambling ・ 21 February 2022

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DEQ, LT Game partner to deliver EZ Baccarat in Asia

Canadian gaming supplier DEQ Systems Corp and LT Game Ltd on Thursday announced a cross-border partnership to deliver DEQ's no commission EZ Baccarat game on LT Game's Live Multi Game (LMG) systems worldwide. Under the deal, LT Game will also distribute the traditional live table game version of EZ Baccarat in Asia Pacific. Macau-based gaming…

Baccarat ・ 21 February 2022

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Las Vegas casino worker union calls for US federal investigation on gaming operators’ former ties with Suncity

A Las Vegas casino workers union has called for a coordinated US federal investigation into former junket operator Suncity and its former business ties with US-linked gaming companies. The public statement was issued by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501, which represents over 2000 members, primarily construction workers who…

Land-based ・ 09 February 2022

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Las Vegas Sands terminated agreements with three primary junket promoters in Dec, 2021

Las Vegas Sands, the parent group of local gaming concessionaire Sands China, has indicated in an annual report to have terminated agreements with its'three primary gaming promoters' in December 2021. The indication - included in the group's annual report for 2021 - comes at a time of increased regulatory oversight by authorities towards VIP gaming…

Travel ・ 07 February 2022

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Macau Police Arrest Another Casino Kingpin in Latest Raid

Police in Macau have arrested a casino kingpin with links to fallen junket billionaire Alvin Chau Cheok-wa in a raid that netted HK$4.1m (US$525745). Macau's Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested Macau Legend Development's CEO and controlling shareholder Chan Weng Lin on Friday. Another man, which media sources believe to be Choi Wai Chan, chairman of…

Incidents ・ 31 January 2022

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Macau police arrest 2 suspects in cross-border gambling syndicate linked to ‘junket king’ Alvin Chau

Media in Macau have reported that Tak Chun Group chairman Levo Chan was one of two suspects arrested in connection with an illegal cross-border gambling syndicate. Photo: Getty Images Media in Macau have reported that Tak Chun Group chairman Levo Chan was one of two suspects arrested in connection with an illegal cross-border gambling syndicate.

Incidents ・ 30 January 2022

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Police arrest two in illegal gambling crackdown, Tak Chun boss Levo Chan among detained

The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced today (Sunday) two people in the junket sector were arrested on Friday for alleged crimes of engaging in illegal gambling activities, running a crime syndicate and money laundering. The authorities did not identify the two suspects, only referring to them as two Macau male residents - one surnamed Chan and aged…

Law ・ 30 January 2022

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Macau junket tally halves

Macau's gaming regulator yesterday said that the number of junkets or gaming promoters nearly halved over the past 12 months and Suncity (1383) is no longer on the list. The total number of licensed casino operators sank to a record low, to 46 this year from 85 in January 2021, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau said. Major operators on…

Law ・ 26 January 2022

World Casino News

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior slot the latest from NetEnt

If you are a video game fanatic, then you know just how iconic the Street Fighter arcade game franchise really. It has long been a favorite within the video game community and NetEnt is now hoping the title will also do well in the online gaming world. The software developer just recently announced they are transforming the best aspects of the…

Winnings ・ 23 January 2022

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NetEnt Unveils Surprise 90s Arcade Classic-Inspired Slot

Swedish online casino content provider NetEnt is set to bring a classic arcade game to the slots universe thanks to a newly penned partnership with the creators of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior. NetEnt will release its Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot on May 21, 2020 and the game will join the supplier's ever-growing range of…

Sports ・ 22 January 2022

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Gaming staff jobs not affected by junket rooms pause: govt

The Macau government has said that jobs of staff working in junket-promoted VIP rooms in the city could not be affected by the suspension of these venues, as those workers are contractually linked to the casino operators. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau and the Labour Affairs Bureau said that…

Jobs ・ 09 December 2021

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Gamble, Paggeot & Piccioli Among WSOP.com Summer Online Circuit Winners

While all eyes are on the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online bracelet events, the WSOP.com Summer Online Circuit Event played out from July 16 through July 27. During that time a dozen gold rings were awarded, 4714 combined entrants competed, and $1853615 in prize money was awarded. Here's a look at some of the highlights from the series. The…

Poker ・ 31 July 2021

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Resorts World Las Vegas Makes Big Strip Debut

The festivities have returned to Las Vegas. After lifting its pandemic restrictions June 1, the city is set for its biggest opening in years: Resorts World Las Vegas debuts today as the first integrated resort to be built on the Strip in more than a decade. Taking over the spot formerly held by the Stardust, the $4.3 billion property will be hard…

Travel ・ 09 July 2021

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NetEnt adds branded smash hit

Players worldwide are sure to appreciate NetEnt's latest release, Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot, which transforms the best-selling 1991 arcade game developed by Capcom into an online slot and joins the supplier's ever-growing range of branded titles. The new 5-reel, 5-row Cluster Pays video slot does its best to live up to the second…

Bonuses ・ 08 May 2021