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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Las Vegas Sands marks a pivotal transition as Robert G. Goldstein, the current chairman and CEO, prepares to shift into a senior advisor role starting March 1, 2026. Goldstein, a key figure in the company's evo...
In a strategic move to fortify its position as a global gaming hub, Macau has escalated tax rebates for gross gaming revenues generated from international players in 2024. This initiative, detailed in a recent ...
After a challenging period, SJM Holdings Ltd has reported a slight profit for the fiscal year 2024, marking a significant recovery from a HKD2.01 billion loss in 2023. The Macau-based casino operator attributed...
After nearly two decades at the helm, Lim Kok Thay is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Genting Berhad. The company announced that Tan Kong Han, who has served as President, Chief Operating Offi...
Thailand's government has taken a significant step in revising its approach towards the legalization of casinos. In a bid to make the gaming industry more inclusive and competitive globally, the initial require...
In February 2025, Macau experienced a significant uptick in its gross gaming revenue (GGR), reaching MOP19.74 billion (approximately USD 2.46 billion). This marked a 6.8% increase from the previous year, driven...
As Macau approaches the culmination of a critical three-year transition period in 2025, the fate of its satellite casinos hangs in balance. Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, during a press briefing on the ...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a prominent player in the integrated resort sector in Asia and Europe, is currently assessing various strategic alternatives for its Philippine venture, City of Dreams...
The Philippines has marked a significant advancement in its financial oversight mechanisms by exiting the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) gray list, a move that reflects its strengthened anti-money launder...
0xProcessing, a recognized player in crypto payment solutions, partners with visionary artist Pokras Lampas for a standard-setting collaboration at SiGMA Eurasia 2025, scheduled from February 23-25, 2025, in Du...
In an effort to mitigate its nearly HK$100 billion (US$12.9 billion) fiscal deficit, Hong Kong's finance chief is reportedly considering the legalization of basketball betting, a move anticipated to significant...
Sands China Ltd has officially reinstated dividend payments for the first time in five years, announcing a final dividend of HKD 0.25 (USD 0.032) per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The d...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially announced the removal of the Philippines from its 'grey list'—a roster of countries under increased scrutiny due to deficiencies in their financial systems....
Indian online gaming operator Head Digital Works (HDW) has announced its acquisition of Deltatech Gaming Ltd (DGL), the parent company of Adda52, in a deal worth ₹491 crore. The transaction will unfold in two p...
Private equity firm Bain Capital has taken control of Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjong Island, the largest integrated resort in South Korea. This follows financial difficulties faced by Mohegan Gaming ...