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 Philippines government has made it clear that it wants to promote the casino industry within the country in an effort to attract foreign investment and attract gamblers from Macau, Mainland China, and beyon...
Back in February of 2013, Jian Tu, also known as Tu Jian, visited the Marina Bay Sands and opted for a credit line of S$9.94m. The Las Vegas Sands property is still waiting on payment as Tu has not been willing...
Genting Hong Kong Limited, a gaming operator that runs casino cruise ships as well as a casino gaming developer in the Philippines, recorded a net profit rise by 898 percent year-on-year in the first half of 20...
In Macau, officials are reporting that crime related to gaming is on the rise, especially within the past quarter. Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has released current findings in relation to gaming and ...
Macau VIP gaming promoter, Heng Sheng Group, and Donaco International will bring its VIP players to the Star Vegas International Resort & Casino in Cambodia according to the agreement signed by both parties...
Rob Rankin, recently named Chairman of Crown Resorts Limited, has been investing significant time in Japan this summer meeting personally with political officials in a strong show of dedication and support. The...
The First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, the only casino resort in Malaysia, has regained the Guinness World Records title of Largest Hotel in the world, a title previously held by the Venetian Hotel Resort ...
Macau’s casino industry has been in decline for the past 18 months with gambling revenue for Macau’s top six casinos falling 40% in the first half of 2015. Industry experts predict that decline to continue thro...
Sands China has announced that the opening of their new resort casino in Macau will be delayed. The Parisian Macao was set to be opened in April of 2016, but the original deadline will not be met. Sands China, ...
Gaming company Leisure and Resorts World Corp (LRWC) reported an increased net profit by 50 percent to P454 million year-on-year in the first semester. In a press release on Tuesday, the company said that net p...
The anti-corruption crackdown in Macau has caused a significant decline in casino revenue and as a result casinos have been forced to look at ways to bring down their overhead costs. A number of casinos have cu...
About 600 members from Malaysia and abroad celebrated the 50th anniversary of Genting Group at the Grand Ballroom of the Genting Convention Centre on August 15, 2015. The black-tie gala dinner themed "Forging A...
Grant Bowie, the Chief Executive Officer of MGM China, has confirmed that the new project of MGM in Cotai is right on schedule with construction. Bowie spoke with reporters yesterday and stated that he hopes th...
Galaxy Entertainment Group reported a dramatic fall of revenues by 66% in the first half of 2015. The Macau casino operator, which was founded by billionaire Liu Che Woo, witnessed its net profit plunge by almo...
Manchester United has formed a partnership with Donaco International Limited, according to an August 19, 2015 announcement. Donaco is a casino resort company located in Asia. It is the first official partnershi...