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.
Singapore is poised to pass a bill that will lower the threshold for cash deposits in its casinos, according to a top industry expert cited by Asia Gaming Brief. This legislative move, anticipated to be approve...
The 13 Hotel, an ultra-luxury establishment in Macau, has reopened its doors after years of dormancy and financial struggles. Despite its parent company being declared bankrupt and a failed auction attempt earl...
Macau's Judiciary Police (PJ) reported a significant rise in gaming-related crimes, with 579 cases documented from January to May 2024, marking a 75.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year....
As football enthusiasts around the globe immerse themselves in the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024), Chinese authorities have been actively disrupting a surge of illegal online gambling activities associa...
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a federal tax lien against the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands, claiming over $5.8 million in unpaid taxes dating back to 202...
Waterfront Philippines Inc. is poised to complete the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino reconstruction by the end of next year. This project, which has faced several delays, will see its first phase completed ...
Paradise Group is set to revolutionize customer experiences by introducing innovative travel products and enhancing its casino offerings, with a strong emphasis on attracting international visitors. The hotel o...
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc, which is overseeing the stalled Emerald Bay Resort casino project in Mactan, Cebu, has officially terminated its term sheet with Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLE...
On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its "grey list" of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF ackno...
In a significant breakthrough, police forces from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have successfully dismantled an illegal bookmaking syndicate, leading to the arrest of 93 suspects. The Macau Judiciary Police r...
Chinese tourists are set to enjoy expanded duty-free shopping benefits in Hong Kong, as Beijing plans a substantial increase in the current purchasing limit, according to a report from the Hong Kong media outle...
Senator Joel Villanueva has passionately urged his colleagues in the Philippine Senate to rally behind Senate Bill 1281, which seeks to banish all forms of online gambling from the Philippines, encompassing the...
Jade SportsBet, an online wagering platform operated by Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies Inc., has successfully lifted the suspension on its operations in the Philippines. This development comes after...
Century Entertainment International Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed gaming investor, is preparing to launch its new VIP gaming business in Cambodia by early September, following a challenging financial year that e...
Dowinn Group, a significant junket operator in the Philippines, has postponed its previously scheduled reopening to July 19, missing the anticipated resumption on Monday, June 24, at 2 PM. This update, reported...