Galaxy, the gaming, retail and hospitality group controlled by billionaire Lui Che-woo, is also exploring starting gaming operations in the United Arab Emirates, they said.Ī representative for Galaxy did not comment on its plans.

Galaxy Entertainment Group and MGM Resorts International are studying the potential of opening casino resorts in the country, according to sources who asked not to be identified because the matter is private. Even though the country is still in the throes of a leadership transition, a casino resort proposal won cross-party support in the last House and is expected to be given the green light by the new government. While any entry depends on Thailand removing legal restrictions, the industry expects change is on its way. Two of the world’s top casino operators are laying the groundwork to potentially establish gambling facilities in Thailand as the industry looks to hedge against a deteriorating outlook in Macau.

Visitors try out jackpot machines displayed at G2E Asia gaming expo at Marina Bay Sands exhibition centre in Singapore on Wednesday.

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