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.
Thailand’s push to introduce an Entertainment Complex Bill — legislation that would legalize casino resorts — has been temporarily put on hold, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed this week. The dec...
Scheduled for a grand opening in the third quarter of 2025, Resorts World Sentosa is set to enhance its luxury hospitality offerings with the introduction of The Laurus, the first resort in Singapore under the ...
In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting economic policies, major U.S. casino operators such as Wynn Resorts, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Resorts International are being compelled to reassess t...
Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL), a South Korean operator of foreigner-exclusive casinos, saw a significant boost in its March revenue, with total casino sales reaching approximately KRW41.45 billion (US$28....
Macau's gaming industry has demonstrated clear signs of post-COVID recovery through the first quarter of 2025. However, despite the positive trend, several factors are raising concerns about the city's economic...
Thailand's proposed Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes provisions for casino resorts, is poised for parliamentary debate as early as April 9, 2025, according to government officials. The bill, which has...
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing casinos, with the cabinet approving a draft bill that would permit the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes. This move is aim...
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced that the APT Manila 2025, initially scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, at City of Dreams Manila, has been canceled. This decision has been met with dis...
PhilWeb Corporation, a prominent eGames service provider listed in the Philippines, has officially dismissed rumors that it is considering a backdoor listing for the online gaming platform PlayTime. This respon...
Macau Legend Development Ltd, the operator behind Macau's Legend Palace and the Macau Fisherman's Wharf precinct, has issued a profit warning, projecting a loss of up to HK$640 million (US$80 million) for the f...
February 2025 witnessed a notable decrease in tourist arrivals in Macau, recording a 4.4 percent year-on-year decline to approximately 3.15 million visitors. This downturn is largely ascribed to the high base e...
A majority of Thai citizens are voicing apprehension over the government’s proposal to establish entertainment complexes that would include casinos, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Instit...
The Philippine gaming sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, posting a significant 25% increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) to Php410 billion in 2024, despite the stringent regulatory measu...
Macau's gaming landscape is showing signs of stability with a consistent gross gaming revenue (GGR) as the city adapts to new economic conditions and shifting strategies among major casino operators. According ...
Donaco International Limited has officially confirmed its engagement in a Scheme of Arrangement with On Nut Road Limited (ONR), a specialized entity managed by Argyle Street Management Limited (ASM). This arran...