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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.

Authorities Arrest New Suspects in High-Profile Criminal Case Mahadev Book

Progress has been made in the high-profile criminal case that is currently under investigation in India. The case is related to an illegal betting app that was launched in the country recently. The big case: ...

Japanese Central Government Turns Down Nagasaki’s IR Plans Due To Uncertainty Concerning Funding

It was recently reported that the Japanese government, more specifically the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, turned down a plan to officially open a Las Vegas-style casino-centered inte...

Macau Reaches 121,000 Daily Average in Tourist Arrivals During Christmas Holidays

As expected by the Macau gaming and travel stakeholders, the Christmas season has brought a strong visitor activity to the region. GGRAsia reports that city officials recorded more than 362,600 visitors from De...

Macau Legend Expects to Gain US$ 6 Million from Its Laos Casino Resort Sale

Casino and hotel resort Macau Legend Development Ltd plans to sell its gaming property in Savannakhet, Laos.  As reported, the operator has offered its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos for the initial price c...

Macau Government Proposes Prohibition On Licensed Junkets Issuing Player Loans

The Government of Macau is suggesting that licensed Macau junkets be prohibited from making loans themselves to players using local casinos, according to comments made on December 15 by Macau Legislative Assemb...

IMPERIAL Pacific International Files a Complaint Against Commonwealth Casino Commission Because of the Regulatory Fees

IMPERIAL Pacific International (IPI) decided to sue the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) at Northern Mariana Islands, and the civil complaint was filed in federal court. The reason behind this lies in the c...

Osaka Expo’s Problems Strain City’s IR Construction Progress

Work on ground preparation has now officially started for the planned Osaka’s integrated resort (IR) which is slated to be cited right beside the Osaka’s expo site. However, this step forward is masked by issue...

Macau Gaming Shares Are Trading at Their Lowest Levels In December Since Prior To January 8 Reopening

Industry analysts stay puzzled by the descending trajectory of gaming shares in Macau, which this month, or December, officially fell to their worst levels so far in 2023. In addition, neither the income nor th...

Paradise Co Reached US$34 Million In Revenues in February 2023 to Nearly Double 2022 Figures

Paradise Co Ltd, one of the leading South Korean casino operators, recently filed a financial report to the Korea Exchange (KRX) to confirm that the casino generated more than KRW44.67 billion (US$34.0 million)...