US sports betting would light Asia online fuse

A US Supreme Court decision to overturn federal restrictions on sports betting would open the floodgates for online gambling in Asia, experts believe.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes, editor at large for Inside Asian Gaming and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about television news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his bio, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook and Twitter @MuhammadCohen.

Japan will legalize casinos its own way

As the Diet plods toward casino legalization, Japan’s proposed casino regulations keep exasperating global gaming giants. But the Sands, Caesars and MGMs of the world will have to play by house rules or find another game.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes, editor at large for Inside Asian Gaming and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about television news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his bio, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook and Twitter @MuhammadCohen.

Cambodia border casino hub extends ambitions

Poipet, the Cambodian border casino hub closest to Bangkok, caters to Thais. Australia listed Donaco International’s DNA Star Vegas, Poipet’s market leader, hopes to broaden the enclave’s appeal beyond the Thai market.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes, editor at large for Inside Asian Gaming and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about television news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his bio, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook and Twitter @MuhammadCohen.

Casino billionaire Chen came looking for oil

In the aftermath of genocide and civil war, Chen Lip Keong came to Cambodia to find oil, but struck gold in the casino business.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes, editor at large for Inside Asian Gaming and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about television news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his bio, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook and Twitter @MuhammadCohen.

Macau’s future is clear, except for when it begins

Even though government leaders and casino operators say mass market tourism and gaming is Macau’s future, VIP play continues to lead the global casino capital’s recovery.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes, editor at large for Inside Asian Gaming and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about television news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his bio, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook and Twitter @MuhammadCohen.

Architect Steelman: Create casino destinations

Renowned resort architect Paul Steelman says integrated entertainment districts make all of their parts more attractive. He urges Manila and Japan to learn the lessons of Las Vegas and avoid the mistakes of Atlantic City.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes, editor at large for Inside Asian Gaming and author of Hong Kong On Air, a novel set in his adopted hometown during the 1997 handover about television news, love, betrayal, high finance, and cheap lingerie. See his bio, online archive and more at www.muhammadcohen.com; follow him on Facebook and Twitter @MuhammadCohen.