Merrill Lynch (2005) predicts that gross gaming revenue in Macau will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 15.4% through 2009. Despite this euphoric projection, the trend toward mass market tourists coupled with the massive capacity expansion will mean that revenue per table will decline...

With spectacular growth in demand since opening the market to foreign competition, executives within the Macau casino industry seem to have focused their attention to enhancing capacity and opening new casino properties. Meanwhile, the Singapore casino market is expected to overshadow that of...

Purpose – Most of the growth in casino expansion for the foreseeable future will take place in Asia. Western casino operators appreciate the immense opportunities afforded by the Asian markets, but judging by their performance abroad some have not adapted in ways necessary to survive and...