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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.

Wazdan Expands Reach with Filipino Market Entry, Boasts EGR North America Awards Nominations

Celebrated game developer Wazdan ventures into the vibrant Filipino market through a strategic partnership with SG8, a prominent operator renowned for its diverse offerings. A total of 46 Wazdan titles, includi...

Philippine Gaming Industry Hits Record High: Q1 Revenues Surge to PHP81.70 Billion, E-Games Sector Leads Remarkable Growth

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has unveiled impressive figures, revealing that the country's gross gaming revenues (GGR) for the first quarter of the year surged to PHP81.70 billion ($...

Third Major Poker Series Cancelled in Vietnam: World Poker Tour Event in Hanoi Scrapped Over Approval Issues

In a surprising turn of events, the eagerly anticipated WPT Vietnam Passport to the World Championship series, slated to commence from May 14 to May 27 at the Crown Poker Club in Hanoi, has been canceled abrupt...

Unveiling the Underworld: China’s Strict Anti-Gambling Laws Propel Crime into Southeast Asia

According to a comprehensive report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), China's stringent laws against gambling, both offline and online, have inadvertently driven organized crime groups into Sout...

Genting Singapore’s Q1 2024: Revenue Soars 62%, Expansion Plans on Track

Genting Singapore, a prominent player in the integrated resort industry, has unveiled its stellar performance for the first quarter of 2024. Boasting revenue of SG$784.4 million ($580 million) and adjusted EBIT...

Mohegan Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue, Driven by South Korean Resort

Mohegan, the US-based gaming operator that has recently launched its Incheon Mohegan INSPIRE integrated resort in South Korea, has announced a historic milestone with its highest quarterly net revenue to date, ...

MGM Resorts Celebrates Record-Breaking $4.83 Billion Revenue in Q1 of 2024

MGM Resorts International has reached unprecedented success, with record-breaking revenue reported in the first quarter of 2024. The company’s Las Vegas property delivered exceptional results, while its casino ...

New Baccarat Side Bet Launched in Macau Casinos on 29 April 2024

Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has approved a new baccarat side bet offering odds as high as 50 times the stake. Regulator's approval of the side bet will reportedly be welcomed by Mac...

PAGCOR’s Gaming Revenue Hits All-Time High in Q1 2024

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) revealed on April 28 that it managed to hit an all-time record in gaming revenue of Php25.24bln, roughly US$437m, for the 3-month period leading to March 31 of...