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.
Macau’s gaming sector recorded its most successful month since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) for May 2025 hitting MOP 21.19 billion (USD 2.62 billion). The figure, released...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has formally submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, seeking approval for a large-scale luxury resort and casino project in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh....
Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...
Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting ga...
Sri Lanka is preparing for a significant shift in its gambling regulatory framework with the introduction of a bill to establish an independent Gambling Regulatory Authority. The move, initiated under the leade...
Top officials from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) have formally submitted their resignations in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s initiative to reorganize government leaders...
Macau experienced a significant uptick in gaming-related criminal investigations during the first quarter of 2025, with authorities reporting 567 cases—a 61.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 202...
A high-profile joint crackdown between Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Laotian authorities has taken down a vast transnational online gambling network that facilitated illegal betting worth nearly VND...
For over a decade, whispers of Macau's vulnerability in the face of emerging Asian gaming markets have circulated through industry publications. Singapore once posed a challenge, followed by Manila. Now, attent...
When Thailand’s parliament reconvenes in July, the entertainment complex bill—focused on legalizing and regulating casino-integrated resorts—will be high on the legislative docket, Deputy Finance Minister Julap...
Kangwon Land Inc, operator of South Korea’s only casino open to local residents, is significantly ramping up its efforts to attract international gamblers. As part of a broader strategy to compete with neighbor...
MGM Resorts International has expressed strong interest in establishing a multi-billion-dollar integrated casino resort in Bangkok, but its commitment hinges on Thailand implementing a supportive tax regime and...
Penang authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal gambling networks in Malaysia, freezing more than 150 mule accounts that were reportedly used to facilitate online gambling and digital fraud. Th...
Thailand stands at a crucial crossroads as global experts and economists advocate for the legalization of casino resorts, suggesting that the kingdom could significantly enhance its tourism appeal and economic ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legit...