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 casino bill, which aims to establish entertainment complexes featuring casinos, may see significant revisions following the results of recent public hearings. The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has compi...
In a week marked by substantial financial activity, shares of Macau-based gaming operators have seen an impressive average increase of 23.7%, fueled by the announcement of China’s broadest economic stimulus pac...
Thailand is positioned to become a key player in the global gaming and tourism sector, with potential revenues from integrated resorts (IRs) forecasted to significantly impact its economy. According to a recent...
South Korea is on the brink of transforming its tourism landscape by embracing the concept of integrated resorts, a move set to position the nation as a formidable player on the international stage. During a pi...
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has initiated legal proceedings against Andrew Lo, the Chairman and controlling shareholder of both LET Group Holdings and Summit Ascent Holdings. This l...
In September 2024, Macau's casino landscape presented a complex picture, marked by a significant monthly decrease and an annual increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR). The figures, sourced from the local Gaming...
Approximately 3,000 foreign employees working for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have left the Philippines following the downgrading of their visas, according to a report from the Bureau of Im...
Sands China Ltd. proudly announced the opening of the newly remodeled Londoner Grand Casino within The Londoner Macao resort. The casino, formerly the Pacifica, commenced operations at noon on September 26. Thi...
Macau's Financial Services Bureau reported a significant rise in gaming tax revenues for August, with a collection of MOP$7.16 billion (US$891 million). This figure represents a 4.8% increase from the previous ...
A bold new vision for Bangkok's entertainment landscape is on the horizon, as SKYH Entertainment Group has proposed a massive multi-billion dollar integrated resort and township in the city's Nong Chok district...
According to a recent report from Citigroup, Macau’s premium mass gaming segment, particularly the spending behavior of high rollers, also known as "whales," is showing notable acceleration in 2024. The investm...
In a twist of financial and legal intrigue, Taiwanese businessman Sheen Ching-Jing has reportedly accumulated a massive NT$6 billion (approximately MOP1.52 billion/US$190 million) in gaming debts to Alvin Chau,...
Citigroup has adjusted its estimate for Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for September, reducing its forecast from MOP$18.25 billion to MOP$17.75 billion (US$2.21 billion). This change follows a significant 1...
The Thai government’s initiative to develop integrated entertainment complexes, including casinos, has generated a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism within the tourism sector. Stakeholders express hope that such...
The Resorts World Genting, Malaysia’s sole casino operator, is currently under threat of closure due to the rising political influence of an Islamic party, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). Since 1969, the Genting...