Inside Asian Gaming

IAG JAPAN AUG 2019 4 Cover 表紙： AUG 2019年 8月 CONTENTS 目次 Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia オーストラリア、ゴールドコーストのサーファーズパラダイス COLUMNISTS 32 Casinos can innovate – and win new fans Blockchain provides a unique opportunity for casino operators to innovate on their gaming floors and forge closer bonds with game makers, says Alphaslot CEO Raymond Chan. TECH TALK 63 A new dynasty begin Aristocrat is gearing up for the release of its latest Asian-focused slots family, Ba Bao Huang Long. Daily Briefs 10 FEATURES 68 Solving the problem Professor Davis Fong, Director of the Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming in Macau, explains just how far Macau has come in promoting responsible gambling. JAPAN 38 Nagasaki: Gateway to Japan Nagasaki has been a gateway to Japan since antiquity and is now trying to make a space for itself on center stage once more. But can it clear the final hurdle? IN FOCUS 46 50 years young As the World Series of Poker celebrates its 50th Anniversary, IAG delves into what makes this incredible annual tournament series so special and how it has stood the test of time. TRADE EVENTS 76 All eyes on Sydney IAG will be front and center in Sydney in August as the local gaming industry converges for Gaming, Racing and Wagering Australia and the Australasian Gaming Expo. COLUMNISTS 54 Lost in translation May’s Japan Gaming Congress provided attendees with valuable insights into Japan’s IR development, but could the language barrier between local officials and foreign stakeholders be complicating the issue? 82 EVENTS CALENDAR