December 8, 2023

Saipan’s Casino Regulator Issues Ultimatum to IPI for $79.6M in Unpaid Fees

The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands has issued a stern 30-day notice to Imperial Pacific International (CNMI), demanding the payment of a staggering US$62 million in overdue casino license fees accumulated over the last four years. This move signifies a critical juncture in the ongoing financial and regulatory saga involving one […]

November 28, 2023

Former IPI Director Receives Prison Term in Beijing Court’s Gambling-Related Sentences

In a significant legal development, a Beijing court has handed down sentences to 15 individuals, including the former executive director of Imperial Pacific International (IPI), Cui Limei. The charges in question are tied to a range of gambling-related offenses that have sent shockwaves through the industry. Cui Limei, once a prominent figure at IPI, now […]

May 6, 2023

The Public Works Department is interested in looking into the deteriorating Saipan casino owned by IPI

The Saipan-based Imperial Palace Casino has not reopened and its operator, Imperial Pacific International (IPI), has faced numerous controversies that nearly led to the loss of its license. However, according to Mariana Variety, the casino’s closure for two years may have also caused significant damage to the property. Even if the court permits IPI to […]