The Big Picture

1 Introduction



1.2 Performance of the industry: An overview

1.3 Research questions

1.4 Approaches

1.5 Organization of this book

2 Evolution and Modern Development of Casino Tourism in East and Southeast Asia

2.1 Characteristics and a short history of casino tourism

2.2 Contextual settings of East and Southeast Asia

2.3 Basis, organization and structure of the industry

2.4 Landmarks for modern development and their dynamics

2.5 Existing structure/organization and probable changes

2.6 Summary

3 Social Economics and Political Economy of Casino Tourism

3.1 Principles of social economics and political economy

3.2 Socio-economic attributes and impacts of casino tourism

3.3 Political economy of casino tourism

3.4 Dynamics of different interest groups

3.5 Summary

Dynamics and Concerns

4 Reality or Illusion? Specific Lessons from Macao

4.1 From casino gaming to casino tourism destination

4.2 Factors that have led to enviable performance in new era

4.3 Macao model dilemma

4.4 Reforms and prospects

4.5 Summary

Cautious Planning and Different Practices

5 IR Model of Singapore and Implications

5.1 Cautious and strategic public decisions

5.2 Industrial performance in a dynamic environment

5.3 Updated policies that align with changing environment

5.4 A new model for casino tourism?

5.5 Summary

6 Different Approaches and Performance: Malaysia and South Korea

6.1 Forces that have led to monopoly structure in Malaysia

6.2 Business practices and dynamics of the industry

6.3 Casino tourism for foreign visitors of South Koea

6.4 Casino monopoly for local Koreans

6.5 Summary

Active Participants and Imitators

7. Active and Emerging Casino Tourism Destinations in Southeast Asia

7.1 The Philippines: From a government monopoly to private operations

7.2 Progress of casino tourism in Vietnam

7.3 Active expansion of Cambodia and issues

7.4 Lagging progress and reality of Laos

7.5 Ambiguous status and progress in Myanmar

7.6 Summary

8 Dynamics and Uncertainties of Casino Tourism in Japan and other Potential Destinations

8.1 A long process in Japan

8.2 A landmark decision and prospects in Japan

8.3 Issues in Taiwan

8.4 Looking ahead to Thailand

8.5 Summary

The New Dynamics and Roadmap Ahead

9 Prospects of Casino Tourism in East and Southeast Asia

9.1 Dynamics from changes in the “China factor”

9.2 Reshaping the role and composition of non-gaming elements

9.3 Dynamics and uncertainties ahead

9.4 Conclusion and remarks