Asian Gaming Expo to focus on new opportunities

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Macau - Investment opportunities in the fast growing Asian gaming market will be the topic of the Asian Gaming Investment Forum, a program that will be presented by Deutsche Bank at the Asian Gaming Expo, June 14 -15 at Macau Tower.



The Asian Gaming Investment Forum will supplement the existing program at the expo, which is produced by the Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association (AGMMA). Marc Falcone, managing director of Deutsche Bank´s Gaming, Leisure and Lodging practice, will lead the sessions.

"We think the time is now for a serious investment banking meeting on the Asian gaming market, and there´s no better presenter than Deutsche Bank," said Ross Ferrar, executive officer, AGMMA. "The Asian Gaming Investment Forum adds to the leadership stature of our event, which is the largest casino gaming equipment trade exhibition in the Asian region. We are also pleased the forum will be supported by a magazine with the global presence of IGWB."

"Our gaming clients are increasingly focused on opportunities in the Asian market," added Falcone. "We will draw on our relationships with gaming operators in Asia and around the world, and from the institutional knowledge base of Deutsche Bank, which has offices in Hong Kong and Sydney, to present a first-rate program."

The Asian Gaming Investment Forum will be held 3-5 p.m. June 14, and 2-5 p.m. June 15. Sessions will focus on the gaming investment climate in specific Asian markets and feature speakers from leading Asian operator and vendor companies.

The Asian Gaming Expo, in its second year, has already distinguished itself as the must-attend gaming conference and trade show in Asia. This year´s show will include a 3,000 sq. meter (32,000 sq. ft.) expo with vendors demonstrating a full product range of the latest in equipment, technology and services.

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Sands Macao opened new Pearl Room (Macau).- Las Vegas Sands Corp. informed that the Sands Macao has opened the luxurious Pearl Room, a new themed gaming room bedecked with sparkling pearl chandeliers situated adjacent to the main lobby of the Sands Macao.



The new Pearl Room features 1,580 sq. meters (17,000 sq. feet) of space hosting 40 gaming tables, including baccarat, fan tan, Caribbean stud poker, three card baccarat, blackjack, big and small, and roulette, in addition to 180 slot machines specially designed for the Asian market.

"The Sands Macao continues to up the ante when it comes to elegance and sophistication in Macao," said Frank McFadden, Sands Macao chief operating officer. "The opening of the Pearl Room gives visitors and locals alike yet one more reason to visit the Sands Macao and experience the height of luxury."

In line with Sands´ philosophy of fostering local talent, all the dealers in the Pearl Room are local Macao residents who have undergone Sands´ rigorous training course.

The 40 additional tables in the Pearl Room represent a 12.5% increase taking the total number of tables to 360. The total number of slots will now be 848, or a 28% increase.

Über Glücksspiele in Macau - Gambling in Macao:

Macau (englisch Macao) liegt rund 50 Kilometer westlich von Hongkong und ist das Glücksspiel-Paradies in Asien.

Macau hat rund 40 Spielcasinos. Die grössten Casinos sind The Venetian Macao, MGM Macao, Wynn Macao, Galaxy StarWorld, City of Dreams, Sands Macao, Casino Lisboa.

Neben den riesigen und farbenfrohen Casinobuildings ist eines der Wahrzeichen der Macau Tower (Fernsehturm mit 338 Meter) mit atemberaubenden Ausblicken auf die Stadt.

Macau erstreckt sich über eine Fläche von 115.3 km2 und hat rund 620'000 Einwohner.

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