Asian Casino News

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.

South Korea Busts $71.5M Gambling Fund Transfers to Philippines

South Korea’s customs authorities have broken up a major illegal remittance scheme that funneled massive sums of money overseas to support gambling activities in the Philippines. The Korea Customs Agency (KCA) ...

Singapore Basketball League Shaken by Alleged Match-Fixing Scandal

Singapore’s basketball community has been jolted by allegations of match-fixing that have led to nine arrests, raising concerns about the integrity of the country’s top domestic competition. The Corrupt Practic...

Philippine Senators Urge Tighter Controls on Online Gambling Platforms

Philippine lawmakers are intensifying calls for stronger action against online gambling, warning that operators continue to find new ways to reach Filipino users despite recent regulatory crackdowns. Several se...

Philippine Central Bank Orders E-Wallets to Cut Online Gambling Links in 48 Hours

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...

Chinese Underground Banking Networks Fuel Global Criminal Finance

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 Reports $69M Loss Amid Okada Manila Weakness

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...