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.
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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 Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has disclosed an impressive financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, with revenues reaching Php79.43 billion (US$1.36 billion). This figu...
In a decisive move to combat illicit gambling activities, Macau's government has enforced a robust new legislation known as the Illegal Gaming Law, which became effective immediately following its publication. ...
The Philippines is on the verge of a significant regulatory milestone as it nears its removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. This progress stems from a series of strategic reforms impl...
Plans to legalize casino entertainment complexes in Thailand have been delayed, with the government opting to hold further discussions with coalition partners and stakeholders before moving forward. The propose...
The sports betting industry in Asia is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by increasing interest in football and basketball, as detailed in a recent study by the International Betting Integrity Association...
Thailand is on the brink of a significant transformation in its entertainment and tourism sector with the upcoming submission of the draft law on entertainment complexes, now being termed the Integrated Resort ...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking development in Singapore, christening the project Marina Bay Sands IR2. This new venture, set to redefine the integrated resort landscape, involves ...
The upcoming 71st Macau Grand Prix, scheduled from November 14 to 17, is set against a backdrop of changes both in sponsorship contributions and event format. Macau’s casino operators have pledged a combined sp...
After the exuberance of the National Day Golden Week, Macau's casinos witnessed a substantial decrease in daily gross gaming revenues (GGR). During the third week of October, the daily GGR plummeted to approxim...
Philippine authorities have filed graft charges against suspended Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil and several other local officials, accusing them of involvement in the illegal activities of a Philippine Offs...
Preparatory construction for the MGM Osaka integrated resort, a major international project involving United States-based MGM Resorts International and several Japanese investors, officially commenced on Octobe...
On October 15, the grand unveiling of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka marked a monumental step for the John Keells Group and the tourism industry of the country. Developed with an investment surpassin...
In a landmark election, Sam Hou Fai has been elected as Macau’s new Chief Executive, receiving an overwhelming 98.99% of the vote. The 62-year-old, who previously served as Macau’s top judge, secured 394 of the...
Macau’s gaming industry has continued its rapid recovery in 2024, with the region’s tax revenue from gaming reaching nearly MOP66.40 billion (US$8.31 billion) within the first nine months of the year, surpassin...
In a strategic operation executed late on Thursday, October 10, Philippine law enforcement captured Lyu Dong, a Chinese national deemed the "big boss" of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Th...