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.
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...
In the first half of 2024, Macau experienced a notable increase in gaming-related criminal activities, with a 61.8% surge compared to the first six months of 2023. According to Asia Gaming Brief, the Office of ...
Casino operators in Cambodia are facing new regulations requiring them to register all gaming equipment by the end of this year or risk having it removed. This mandate is part of broader efforts by the Cambodia...
Universal Entertainment Corp, the parent company of Okada Manila, has announced the formation of a Governance Committee aimed at evaluating and improving its management compliance practices. The decision to est...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) of the Philippines has announced plans to investigate reports of mass graves at the raided Lucky South 99, a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) located in Porac, Pampanga...
The United States has taken significant action against Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat (Ly). imposing sanctions for his involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to illegal online gambling operations. The...
The planned privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) casinos under the Casino Filipino brand has been delayed until 2026. According to Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco, the dela...
Travellers International Hotel Group, led by Chairman Kevin Tan, is set to expand its operations with two major integrated resort projects outside of Manila. These developments, located in Boracay and Cebu, rep...