Tag Archives: Saipan
Northern Marianas – Imperial Pacific’s licence in jeopardy over licence fee wrangle
Imperial Pacific International has been warned by the Governor of the Northern Mariana Island that it could have its licence suspended got its Imperial Pacific resort or have it revoked altogether if it doesn’t pay its annual US$15.5m license fee. In response to the Saipan casino operator asking to have the licence fee delayed or…
Northern Mariana Islands – Casino Commission vows to chase Imperial Pacific’s missing licence fee payment
The Commonwealth Casino Commission of the CNMI has vowed to leave no stone unturned in demanding payment of a US$15.5m annual license fee from Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) after it said it wouldn’t make the August 12 payment deadline. Edward DeLeon Guerrero, Chairman of the CCC, stated: “IPI needs to fulfill its…
North Marianas – Imperial Pacific to testify over relationship with Governor
Executives from Saipan casino group Imperial Pacific International (IPI) will have to testify in front of a jury in the New Year over its dealings with Saipan Governor Ralph Torres. The casino operator has been asked to hand over ‘any and all emails, text messages, letters, notices, or other forms of written communications between Imperial…
Saipan – Imperial Pacific denies bankruptcy rumour
Imperial Pacific, operator of Imperial Pacific Resort in Saipan, has said it is not going into bankruptcy and will take legal action to end the rumours. Imperial stated: “The rumour of the bankruptcy proceeding is completely false. This rumour is circulating on social media about a senior executive of IPI, and the financial status of…
Saipan – Saipan politician calls for more casino licences
An MP in Saipan wants new gaming laws to open up the island’s casino sector to more than one operator. Rep. Edwin K Propst voiced his concerns following more construction delays with the island’s only current casino Imperial Pacific Resort which is now due to miss its August 31 2018 deadline for completion of the…
North Marianas – Saipan’s Casino Commission turns the tables on its rivals
The Commonwealth Casino Commission in Saipan, home to the Imperial Pacific Resort, has claimed that the reason its casino’s VIP rolling chip is so high compared to other, bigger venues, is because its big Asian rivals not reporting their true figures. A recent damning article by Bloomberg claimed that if the figures were to be…
North Marianas – Imperial Pacific slams second round of Bloomberg accusations
Imperial Pacific International, the operator behind the Imperial Palace resort in Saipan, has come out fighting after an article published by Bloomberg in which it claimed’ illegal workers’ had worked in poor conditions. The article also questioned once gain the impressive figures generated by the casino’s gaming tables and highlighted some unusual payments to relatives…
Saipan – Imperial Pacific ends legal dispute with construction partner
The owners of the Imperial Pacific Resort project in Saipan has decided to settle out of court with its construction partner Mace Limited, who petitioned the High Court of Hong Kong claiming the company had failed to pay fees worth HK$2.6m. Imperial had initially issued statements saying it would fight the claims in court but…
Saipan – Best Sunshine Live delivers even more in its last six months
Imperial Pacific’s temporary casino Best Sunshine Live has delivered again in what are its last six months of results. The operator has shut the 16 table temporary facility and opened its gaming floor at Imperial Pacific Resort on July 6. It plans to open VIP rooms by the end of 2017. The temporary venue reported…
