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.
Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GG...
Mohegan's newly inaugurated South Korean venue, Mohegan Inspire, located in Incheon, has been a significant catalyst in achieving record-breaking revenues for the casino operator. Since its opening in late 2023...
In a significant move to combat gambling crimes, the Macau government is set to criminalize unlicensed money exchange activities within casino premises, escalating the crackdown on informal financial practices ...
In the latest annual compilation by Forbes, several figures from the gaming industry have made significant moves on the list of the Philippines’ 50 Richest, with Enrique K. Razon Jr., Chairman and CEO of Bloomb...
Wynn Resorts is actively expanding its global footprint, focusing on new developments in the United Arab Emirates, potential opportunities in Las Vegas, and exploring options in Thailand. During a recent earnin...
Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), a prominent player in the foreigner-only casino market in South Korea, has encountered an unexpected sharp decline in its casino revenues, with a 48.1% decrease compared to the previo...
A new chapter in urban recreation is unfolding in Las Piñas City, as Philippine tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. embarks on an ambitious project to transform this locality into a premier destination for leisure and ent...
MGM China is gearing up for its first significant poker tournament series, the 2024 MGM Poker Tournament Series, slated to take place from September 3 to 15 at the prestigious MGM Cotai in Macau. This eagerly a...
Thailand is making significant strides toward legalizing casinos, a move aimed at enhancing the nation's appeal as a tourism hub and stimulating economic growth through increased foreign investment and tax reve...
Macau has witnessed a notable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in July 2024, signaling a robust recovery and a promising outlook for the remainder of the year. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coord...
Marina Bay Sands, the renowned casino resort in Singapore, is poised to elevate its luxury gaming experience by introducing VIP gaming facilities on the 53rd and 54th floors of Tower 2. Slated to launch by Sept...
In a significant move to reshape the gaming landscape in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced Senate Bill No. 2752, dubbed the "Anti-POGO Act." This bill aims to repeal the existing law taxin...
Four leading casino operators from Macau are reportedly exploring investment opportunities in Thailand, positioning themselves to capitalize on what could become the world's third-largest casino market. Accordi...
After 37 years of intermittent construction, North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel remains incomplete. However, new plans could change its fate dramatically. Authorities are now offering the rights to operate a casino w...
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has mandated a significant exodus for approximately 20,000 foreign workers linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs). ...