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.
In a strategic move to stimulate the Philippine gaming market, PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) has announced a significant reduction in license fees charged to the country's integrated reso...
In a tale weaving through the grandeur of international casinos, Dr. Wong Yew Choy, a Singaporean high-roller, has found himself in a legal entanglement demanding the repayment of a colossal sum of A$38.7 milli...
The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has taken decisive action against human trafficking by charging 16 foreign nationals following a significant raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (...
MGM Resorts International, in a significant show of commitment, has reportedly forfeited its right to withdraw from the ambitious Osaka integrated resort (IR) project, valued at nearly US$10 billion. This decis...
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has reported a notable drop in income for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024, totaling HK$14.8 billion (US$1.90 billion), a 10.5% decrease from the previous year. This decline ...
Amid ongoing debates and shifting perspectives on gambling, Thailand’s newly formed government is making significant strides toward legalizing casino operations within a proposed mega entertainment complex. Thi...
Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits locals to gamble, has received approval from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for a significant expansion of its gaming facilities. The announcem...
In an ambitious move to broaden its gaming and leisure portfolio, Travellers International Hotel Group is reportedly setting its sights on a substantial new venture in Cebu, Philippines. The project, valued at ...
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank, has issued a pressing call for governments and regulators worldwide to forge stronger ties with cryptocurrency exchanges an...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has escalated its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), spurred by a major operation last Saturday at a...
In an effort to streamline operations and improve administrative efficiency, Macau's financial regulator has introduced a series of updates to the authorization process for foreign exchange (FX) services within...
In a significant rebound for the gaming industry, Macau's casinos have reported an impressive increase in gross gaming revenues (GGR) for August. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) provided fi...
Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd (GKL), a prominent operator of casinos designated for foreigners in South Korea, has experienced a significant uptick in its casino revenue figures for August. In a September 2 filing...
SJM Holdings, a casino operator from Macau, has witnessed a substantial enhancement in its operational outcomes, primarily due to cost reductions in its satellite casinos and significant upgrades across its maj...
Colombo, Sri Lanka is poised to host the premier SiGMA South Asia event, a significant conference dedicated to the online gaming industry, from November 30 to December 2, 2025. This marks the first major gaming...