Casinos evolve, and so must Macau

Experts say integrated resorts have notably evolved in Asia over the past decade. The next stage is greater integration with between the resort and the destination, precisely what Macau needs in these difficult times.

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 missing major league sports book lounges; Asia beckons for daily fantasy sports

It’s the biggest casino destination on earth, but Macau doesn’t have sports betting lounges that are a Vegas staple and could boost revenue, diversify demographics and enliven casino floors. Asian markets can also provide a soft landing for embattled US daily fantasy sports operators.

Totally globalized native New Yorker and former broadcast news producer Muhammad Cohen is a blogger for Forbes 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.