US casinos at risk in China trade war

Author Shaun Rein outlines China’s skill in using economic diplomacy, including consumer spending, to support its political line in his recent book The War for China’s Wallet. Rein says US casinos in Macau could be casualties in a trade war with China.

Totally globalized native New Yorker ahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/muhammadcohen/2018/06/25/china-trade-war-potential-casualties-include-u-s-casinos-in-asia/nd 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 casino camp cool on hot idea

Casino legalization is Japan nearly complete. But a key Japan integrated resorts advocate shoots down an idea to drive tourism through competition.

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 casino legend Stanley Ho folds

Architect of modern Macau gaming and much more, 96 year old Stanley Ho has stepped down from casino company SJM, once Macau’s market leader, now an also-ran. Ho leaves a gaggle of family and professional rivals to attempt SJM’s turnaround.

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 can create its own great casino resorts

As Japan moves toward legalized gaming in integrated resorts, Macau casinos are counting on a piece of the action. They may be playing a losing hand.

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 utterly depends on China’s goodwill

There’s no escaping that China’s rulers can take away Macau’s punch bowl and end the party in the global casino capital, even in these very good times for Macau.

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 run still has legs

Even though May revenue growth fell short of expectations, Macau casinos have found a sweet spot with continued VIP momentum and expanding overnight visits by mass market customers.

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.