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.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has decided to close two of its Casino Filipino gaming sites due to persistent financial losses. The closures are part of the agency's ongoing rationaliz...
Macau’s gaming industry experienced a notable decline in January 2025, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) at MOP 18.25 billion (US$2.27 billion). This represents a 5.6% drop compared to the same period last year, ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has achieved an exceptional financial milestone, reporting an all-time high of PHP 112 billion in revenue for 2024. This figure marks a significant 41% i...
VMS Group, a Hong Kong-based investment firm, has officially taken control of a 75% stake in Hoi An South Development Ltd. (HASD), the entity responsible for managing Hoiana Resort & Golf in Vietnam's Quang...
In a move that could significantly transform Bangkok's waterfront, Thailand's Transport Ministry has approved the exploration of Bangkok Port as a potential site for a large-scale entertainment complex. The pro...
Macau’s gaming industry is expected to continue its recovery in 2025, with analysts forecasting steady growth, though at a more moderate pace compared to the previous year. According to a recent report by Credi...
A recent survey conducted by Thailand's National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has revealed that a significant majority of Thai citizens are against the government's plans to introduce casino e...
In a concerted effort to curb illegal online gambling activities, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has blocked 61 gambling websites as part of an extensive crackdown. This action aligns with ong...
Vietnam's police have dismantled a massive international money laundering operation, arresting five individuals and seizing vast amounts of illicitly obtained funds. The operation, which ran from 2022 to 2024, ...
Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) is set to see improvements in its financial performance with the partial reopening of its Hollywood Casino at Resorts World Genting, located in the highlands of Genting. According to...
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) has reinforced its commitment to combating cross-border gambling, urging stricter penalties for those involved in organizing illicit gambling activities abroad. The court's ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...
SJM Resorts, S.A. has announced an upcoming salary increase for its employees, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The pay raise will apply to nearly 99 percent of the company's workforce, according to a compa...
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed that licenses for casinos within Thailand's proposed entertainment complexes will be awarded through an open and transparent bidding process. Speaking to s...
The Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino, a well-known establishment in the Philippines, is set to reopen in stages, beginning in the first quarter of 2026. According to its operator, Acesite (Philippines) Hote...