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The Philippine casino operator Bloomberry Resorts attracts strong demand from international investors in particular, but fixes the price just above the mid-point of the range.

Bloomberry Resorts is offering investors a first chance to buy into the Solaire Manila casino resort, which is due to open in the first quarter of 2013.

In one fell swoop, Genting raises S$1.8 billion, making it the biggest single-tranche Singapore dollar bond.

Macau's growth prospects look bright for the foreseeable future, says CLSA's head of consumer and gaming research, Aaron Fischer.

Melco Crown takes a controlling stake in the developer of the Macau Studio City project for $360 million.

Macau's smallest casino operator prices its offering at the top of the range, while Nobao calls off its second US IPO attempt and Kazakhmys decides not to issue any new shares in its upcoming Hong Kong listing.

The $258 million HK dollar-denominated transaction comes at a time of strong focus on Macau's casino industry and attracts more than 100 investors.

In a tough market, casino operator SJM prices Hong KongÆs third largest IPO this year, while sportswear company XDLong is forced to cancel its listing plans.

The $165 million placement attracts $1.6 billion of demand following Permira's 20% investment in the Macau casino operator, but the deal is priced below the mid-point.