While Macau has been the world's biggest gambling revenue generator for a decade, there is no such thing as status quo or a new normal there. Multi-billion dollar resorts are opening with as few as 100 gaming tables and the licenses of all six concessionaires are set to expire between 2020 and 2022 with no clear guidance from the government as to what will happen next. World Casino News covers Macau with nearly 700 articles on the mecca to date.
Follow this section to learn of breaking developments in Japan, as the final regulations will determine whether the island country will become the next Macau or simply another nation with gambling. Follow along as the titans battle it out for a position in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vietnam has finally decided to let their citizens play at home and huge integrated resorts are being built there. Singapore and Malaysia are home to massive casino complexes and countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, and the Asian areas of Russia generate casino news on a regular basis. Follow it all on World Casino News.
Kangwon Land Inc, operator of South Korea’s only casino open to local residents, is significantly ramping up its efforts to attract international gamblers. As part of a broader strategy to compete with neighbor...
MGM Resorts International has expressed strong interest in establishing a multi-billion-dollar integrated casino resort in Bangkok, but its commitment hinges on Thailand implementing a supportive tax regime and...
Penang authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal gambling networks in Malaysia, freezing more than 150 mule accounts that were reportedly used to facilitate online gambling and digital fraud. Th...
Thailand stands at a crucial crossroads as global experts and economists advocate for the legalization of casino resorts, suggesting that the kingdom could significantly enhance its tourism appeal and economic ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legit...
Nepal’s government has introduced a sweeping set of reforms through a proposed casino law that would alter how gaming establishments operate, fund, and partner with foreign entities in Nepal. These changes, emb...
Bain Capital has officially initiated the sale process for Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon’s Yeongjong Island, a move driven not by strategy alone but by legal necessity. The resort’s operating entity, ...
The Philippines' once-thriving slot machine market has suffered a significant blow in early 2025, largely due to the government’s crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which officially ceas...
Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited ...
Macau's public finances experienced a modest contraction during the initial four months of 2025, as overall revenue declined by 4.95% compared to the same stretch in 2024. Data released by the Financial Service...
Vietnam’s The Grand Ho Tram resort casino in Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province officially broke ground on a significant US$1 billion expansion project, marking a major milestone in the development of the southern coasta...
Evolution has unveiled Super Color Game, a lively and fast-paced live casino dice game that combines cultural tradition with cutting-edge design to create a uniquely engaging player experience. Developed with t...
The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is ramping up its investigation into junket operators accused of facilitating the laundering of ransom money associated with the kidnapping of businessman A...
Thailand’s Senate is intensifying its scrutiny of a controversial government proposal to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. The Senate’s special committee overseeing the bill has decid...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. has reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with the company’s total operating revenues increasing by 10.8% year-on-year, reaching US$1.23 billion....