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.
The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...
The Philippine gambling industry is poised to reach unprecedented heights in 2024, with revenues projected to exceed PHP 350 billion (USD 6.03 billion). This figure, announced by Philippine Amusement and Gaming...
Tomakomai, a city in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, has elected Suguru Kanazawa, a proponent of integrated resorts (IRs) that include casinos, as its new mayor. Kanazawa, a former member of the Tomakomai city cou...
In a significant development for the Philippine casino industry, Dennis Uy, through PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., has announced a new partnership aimed at resuming construction on the stalled Emerald Bay Reso...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced a significant new partnership, agreeing to host pre-season games in Macau starting in 2025. This marks the NBA's highly anticipated return to the Chinese ...
In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...
In an ambitious move to amplify its gaming environment and address the issue of overcrowding, Kangwon Land, the sole casino in South Korea where locals are permitted to gamble, has announced a significant inves...
Vietnam has introduced Decree 147/2024/ND-CP, a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at tightening control over the online gaming sector while ensuring compliance for domestic and international service provid...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated a formal investigation into Google over allegations that its app store policies for downloading apps and handling advertisements unfairly target developer...
In its continuous effort to safeguard its citizens from digital threats, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken a significant step by requesting the removal of a staggering 249,...
In a significant legal development in Macau, the Court of Final Appeal has affirmed the sentencing for Levo Chan Weng Lin, the erstwhile head of the now-obsolete Macau casino junket operator, Tak Chun Group. Ch...
Genting Berhad, the Malaysian multinational corporation known for its diverse ventures in the gaming and entertainment industry, reported a significant decline in revenue and profit for the third quarter of 202...
As the clock ticks down to the end of a three-year transitional grace period under Macau's new gaming law, satellite casinos in the region face an uncertain future. Despite the looming 2025 deadline, discussion...
Although President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has issued a clear mandate to eliminate all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, illegal operations continue to thrive. Many operators have a...
The Macau Financial Services Bureau (DSF) recently reported that the region has collected a substantial MOP73.04 billion (approximately $9.11 billion) in gaming taxes throughout the first 10 months of 2024. Thi...