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.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated a formal investigation into Google over allegations that its app store policies for downloading apps and handling advertisements unfairly target developer...
In its continuous effort to safeguard its citizens from digital threats, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken a significant step by requesting the removal of a staggering 249,...
In a significant legal development in Macau, the Court of Final Appeal has affirmed the sentencing for Levo Chan Weng Lin, the erstwhile head of the now-obsolete Macau casino junket operator, Tak Chun Group. Ch...
Genting Berhad, the Malaysian multinational corporation known for its diverse ventures in the gaming and entertainment industry, reported a significant decline in revenue and profit for the third quarter of 202...
As the clock ticks down to the end of a three-year transitional grace period under Macau's new gaming law, satellite casinos in the region face an uncertain future. Despite the looming 2025 deadline, discussion...
Although President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has issued a clear mandate to eliminate all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, illegal operations continue to thrive. Many operators have a...
The Macau Financial Services Bureau (DSF) recently reported that the region has collected a substantial MOP73.04 billion (approximately $9.11 billion) in gaming taxes throughout the first 10 months of 2024. Thi...
DigiPlus Interactive Corporation, a leader in gaming innovation from the Philippines, is set to expand its footprint to Brazil, one of Latin America’s most promising iGaming markets. Through its subsidiary, Dig...
The genesis of Singapore's most significant money laundering investigation occurred following multiple raids on August 15, 2023, targeting individuals involved in scams and extensive online gambling operations....
Marina Bay Sands, the iconic integrated resort in Singapore, is planning to secure a $9 billion loan to finance its ambitious expansion project. If successful, this will be the largest syndicated loan ever reco...
The Thai government is pushing forward with plans to legalize casinos through an entertainment complex bill, with officials optimistic about its approval by mid-2025. Secretary-General Prommin Lertsuridej, cite...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a prominent name in the Philippines' gaming and leisure industry, has officially refuted recent reports suggesting it is on the brink of acquiring CasinoPlus. In a statement submitte...
On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 bill...
In the latest financial quarter, the Philippine gaming sector recorded a remarkable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR), climbing by 37.52% to reach P94.61 billion. This surge, as reported by the Philippine ...
The highly anticipated $1.1 billion hotel and casino project in Manila’s Entertainment City by Suntrust Resort Holdings, a subsidiary of LET Group, has been pushed back to the fourth quarter of 2025. Initially ...