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.
Sri Lanka’s push to create a centralised body for regulating its gambling sector has taken a key step forward, with the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) approving the Gambling Regulatory Authori...
The Philippine Central Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has directed all electronic wallet operators to strip their platforms of direct links to online gambling sites within 48 hours — a timeline that h...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has implemented a sweeping ban on online gambling in the Philippines, barring all personnel, employees of attached agencies, and elected or appointed o...
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has reported a solid second quarter for 2025, with net revenue reaching $12.0 billion, a 10% increase from the same period last year and up 8% from Q1. Adjusted EBITDA for the q...
Chinese underground banking systems, known informally as “fei qian” or “flying money,” have become central to the operations of organized crime groups around the world. Functioning beyond the reach of regulated...
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp recorded a significant downturn in the first half of 2025, posting a net loss of JPY9.87 billion ($69 million). The setback was primarily linked to underwhelming performance...
Wynn Resorts Limited has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showing a slight uptick in operating revenues but a decline in net income. The company reported operating revenues of $1.7...
Grand Korea Leisure Co. Ltd (GKL) has delivered an exceptional performance for the second quarter of 2025, posting a net profit of KRW 16.96 billion (US$12.3 million), which marks an impressive 49.7% year-on-ye...
In the Philippines, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has come under intense public and legislative scrutiny following revelations of its more than PHP1 billion investment in DigiPlus Interactive C...
Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc. (TRLEI), the operator behind the renowned Okada Manila resort in the Philippines, has revealed a significant leadership change, with current President and Chief Oper...
The latest rankings of the Philippines' wealthiest entrepreneurs, as compiled by Forbes for 2025, reveal that the Sy siblings, Enrique Razon Jr., and Manuel Villar continue to lead the pack. Despite the ongoing...
In a significant move for the Thai gaming landscape, the government has taken steps to legalize tournament poker under controlled circumstances. This decision, which was made official on July 30, marks the end ...
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to increase casino entry fees for residents in an effort to simplify the process of verifying financial eligibility to gamble. The new policy would remove...
Jeju Dream Tower, the premier foreigner-only integrated resort on South Korea’s Jeju Island, reported unprecedented growth in July 2025, setting new benchmarks in casino revenue, gaming volume, and guest visita...
Donaco International is on the verge of going private, following overwhelming shareholder approval of On Nut Road Ltd’s proposal to acquire the remaining shares in the Southeast Asian casino operator. In a vote...