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.
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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 landmark election, Sam Hou Fai has been elected as Macau’s new Chief Executive, receiving an overwhelming 98.99% of the vote. The 62-year-old, who previously served as Macau’s top judge, secured 394 of the...
Macau’s gaming industry has continued its rapid recovery in 2024, with the region’s tax revenue from gaming reaching nearly MOP66.40 billion (US$8.31 billion) within the first nine months of the year, surpassin...
In a strategic operation executed late on Thursday, October 10, Philippine law enforcement captured Lyu Dong, a Chinese national deemed the "big boss" of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Th...
NatsumeAtari, a well-established Japanese games developer, is making significant strides in the global gaming industry. This week, the company is showcasing its offerings for the first time at the Global Gaming...
South Korea-based IH Group is making significant strides in expanding its presence in the Pacific with plans to launch a major casino resort on the island of Rota, part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Maria...
A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) has raised alarm over the escalating involvement of transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. These groups are capitalizing on underregulated casinos...
Macau's casinos experienced a significant rebound during the National Day Golden Week, recording daily gross gaming revenues (GGR) surpassing MOP$1 billion. This performance was close to the figures of 2019 and...
As Macau's prestigious October Golden Week festivities unfold, Citigroup analysts have reported unprecedented activity in the premium mass betting sector. This period, spanning from October 1 to October 7, has ...
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...