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.
A growing concern has emerged in South Korea over the increasing number of nationals engaging in gambling abroad. Experts from the tourism and gambling sectors gathered on Wednesday at a policy forum hosted by ...
Donaco International Limited has reported significant operational disruptions at its Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia, following heightened tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The Thai government’s bor...
The Philippines has achieved a major regulatory milestone as the European Commission (EC) officially removed the country from its updated list of jurisdictions deemed high-risk for money laundering and terroris...
The year 2024 marked a noteworthy turning point for Macau’s anti-corruption efforts, especially within its private sector. For the first time, gaming operators actively reported incidents of bribery involving t...
Set to become a premier destination in the Philippines, the Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino is scheduled to open in December 2025, offering an array of world-class amenities including a luxury casino,...
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed company known for its operations in Cambodia, has announced plans to venture into the Philippines’ expanding online gaming market. This move...
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, led by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., is making a significant foray into the online gaming sector with the soft launch of its new platform, MegaFUNalo. Aimed at revolutionizin...
As Macau approaches the end of 2025, sweeping changes are underway for its satellite casino sector. In response to the scheduled shutdown of several satellite casinos, the Macau SAR Government has reinforced it...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has confirmed that it will shut down its sole satellite casino, Grand Dragon Casino, along with three Mocha Club slot venues—Mocha Hotel Royal, Mocha Kuong Fat, and Mocha Grand...
The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to regulate the casino industry have sparked debate after revelations that junket operators—key players in attracting wealthy gamblers—might not fall under the tax net of the...
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce legalized basketball betting, backed by overwhelming public support and a proposed 50 per cent tax on the operators’ net earnings. The initiative, currently under legislative...
The Macau government has revised its 2025 budget, adjusting its gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast downward by 5%. Originally set at MOP 240 billion (US$29.7 billion), the new estimate for the year now stands ...
Japan is set to introduce tougher restrictions on online gambling as the country's House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday aimed at outlawing both the operation and advertisement of online casinos. The...
Golden Odds, a global leader in predictive intelligence for sports betting content, has officially expanded into Thailand by acquiring ThaiScore.com. Known locally for its football-focused platform offering rea...
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...