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.
Thailand's government has taken a significant step towards legalizing gambling with the approval of a controversial bill that would permit casinos to operate within entertainment complexes. The proposal, which ...
The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted ₹1.12 lakh crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices issued to online gaming companies. This decision, delivered on January 10, 2025, suspends on...
Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has been officially banned in Singapore as the country enforces strict gambling laws. The ban, effective January 12, 2025, follows an increasing global push t...
Macau-based casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment has taken significant steps toward entering Thailand’s entertainment and gaming sector. The company has established a new office in Bangkok as it ex...
Belle Corporation, a prominent player in the Philippine gaming and real estate sectors, has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term growth by prioritizing its application for a gaming license in Clark, Pampanga....
Cambodia experienced an impressive boost in tax revenue from casinos and game-of-chance operators in 2024, collecting $63.1 million, an 85% rise compared to the previous year. This substantial increase, reporte...
The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...
The Thai government is moving forward with discussions on the legalization and regulation of online gambling, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. This initiative is part of a broader st...
South Korea’s Paradise Co, a leader in the foreigner-only casino market, closed 2024 with an impressive 10.2% growth in casino revenue, reaching KRW818.8 billion (US$556 million). This marks a significant impro...
The Philippine government is ramping up its efforts to enforce a nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), focusing on the deportation of over 11,000 foreign nationals involved in these op...
Macau’s casino industry demonstrated significant recovery in 2024, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP226.78 billion (US$28.34 billion), a 23.9% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects th...
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, highlighting strong revenue growth while grappling with substantial liqui...
Sands China has announced a new initiative to reward its employees with both a discretionary bonus and a salary increase, underscoring its commitment to team member recognition. As stated in a press release cit...
MGM China Holdings Limited has announced a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s salary for 95% of its workforce, recognizing their dedication throughout 2024. Set to be distributed in two phases around...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiary, Sands China, have once again been recognized on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking a significant achievement in their ongoing commitment t...