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Ben Blaschke
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Managing Editor, Inside Asian Gaming
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TechHuman Rights and anything I personally find interest in Climate the African Creative space
Partisan politics, generic hot takes, art, fashion
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By Ben Blaschke, Pierce Chan| Inside Asian Gaming@ Long-troubled Macau hotel THE 13 is hitting the market again, with global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle confirming it has been appointed as Joint Sole Agent for sale by tender. The new tender is expected to close at 6pm on 19 May after previous efforts failed to find a buyer. THE 13 was previously put up for sale in March 2024 with an asking price of HK$2.4 billion, but although it was reported at the time that 24 parties had expressed interest, none ultimately closed on the deal.
By Ben Blaschke| Inside Asian Gaming@ It seems the cat is out of the bag. News Ltd banner The Australian reported Wednesday on persistent rumors that gaming giant Aristocrat is set to acquire leading ETG manufacturer Interblock in a US$1 billion deal – part of its ongoing M&A strategy – with Macquarie Capital overseeing the transaction. Talk of Aristocrat’s interest in Interblock has been doing the rounds for a year now but has gathered pace over the past month with sources telling Inside Asian Gaming that the deal is basically done.
By Ben Blaschke, Pierce Chan| Inside Asian Gaming@ Long-troubled Macau hotel THE 13 is hitting the market again, with global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle confirming it has been appointed as Joint Sole Agent for sale by tender. The new tender is expected to close at 6pm on 19 May after previous efforts failed to find a buyer. THE 13 was previously put up for sale in March 2024 with an asking price of HK$2.4 billion, but although it was reported at the time that 24 parties had expressed interest, none ultimately closed on the deal.
Company Info
Inside Asian Gaming
Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) is a leading B2B digital and print media brand focused on the gaming, resort, and entertainment industry in Asia. Established in 2005, IAG provides industry news, analysis, and insights across regions such as Macau, the Philippines, Singapore, and Australia. The company publishes a monthly bilingual magazine and a daily e-newsletter called the IAG Breakfast Briefing, available in English, Chinese, and Japanese. IAG is known for its original reporting and expert analysis, often breaking industry news. It also offers special editions for major events like G2E Asia and the Asian Gaming Power 50. Additionally, IAG has a consulting unit that provides strategic advice to stakeholders in the gaming sector. With a planned merger with CDC Gaming, IAG aims to expand its influence into North American and European markets, further solidifying its position as a trusted authority in the gaming media landscape.
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Founded: 2005