Malaysia

Resort World Genting Closes Circus Palace and Hollywood Casinos from February 28 Until Further Notice

The Malaysian sole entertainment and casino property Resorts World Genting announced that its Circus Palace and Hollywood casinos will be closed from February 28 onwards. As reported, the company gave no furthe...

Police Arrests Almost 2,000 People in Malaysia Because of Illegal Betting and Lottery

A huge enforcement operation was conducted in Malaysia recently, and the results were significant. Almost 2,000 people were arrested during one of the raids related to illegal gambling. Special Op Dadu: S...

Syndicate Member Pleads Guilty for Recording Cards in Singapore Casino To Win Over $430,000

Malaysian Tan Kian Yi, 35, pleaded guilty for the illegal gambling activity conducted in the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino in Singapore. Accused of four charges under the Casino Control Act, Tan rep...

Possible Revival Of Two Casino Projects In US Means Well For Genting Malaysia

Following the possible continuation of two crucial casino projects in the US, Maybank Investment Bank commented in a note published on September 10 that they "could raise Genting Malaysia’s long-term earnings e...

Genting Gets US$1.5 Billion Bid for Miami Property, Continues New York Developments

Malaysian top-tier gaming operator, Genting Berhad, has recently announced the sale of 16 acres of land of its premium Miami real estate property. According to the Bloomberg report cited by IAG, the casino gian...

Travel restrictions ahead of Chinese New Year impact Chinese gambling destinations

Beijing states that various countries are ''taking discriminatory entry restriction measures targeting China” after the country saw a rapid decline in COVID-19 cases and opened up to foreign countries. Chinese ...

Cambodia’s Grand Diamond City Casino and Hotel on Fire; Many People Dead and Missing

A major fire broke out at the Grand Diamond City Casino and Hotel in Poipet, Cambodia. However, news agencies have different opinions on how many people died in the fire. Some say 16, some 19, some 10 but one t...