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.
Macau’s casino industry demonstrated significant recovery in 2024, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP226.78 billion (US$28.34 billion), a 23.9% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects th...
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, highlighting strong revenue growth while grappling with substantial liqui...
Sands China has announced a new initiative to reward its employees with both a discretionary bonus and a salary increase, underscoring its commitment to team member recognition. As stated in a press release cit...
MGM China Holdings Limited has announced a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s salary for 95% of its workforce, recognizing their dedication throughout 2024. Set to be distributed in two phases around...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiary, Sands China, have once again been recognized on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking a significant achievement in their ongoing commitment t...
CasinoPlus, a licensed online gaming provider regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), has announced partnerships with seven integrated resort (IR) licensees in the Philippines, in...
Corona Resort & Casino Phu Quoc, the only venue in Vietnam authorized to allow local citizens to gamble, has announced the temporary suspension of its locals-play program. Starting January 1, 2025, Vietname...
Macau gaming operator SJM Resorts has announced a “special discretionary bonus” for its employees, equivalent to one month’s salary. This bonus will be distributed on January 20, 2025, signaling the start of th...
The highly anticipated MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR), set to be one of Japan’s premier entertainment destinations, will officially commence its main construction phase in April 2025. This landmark project is...
Japan's Supreme Court has finalized the conviction of former House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto, marking the end of a high-profile corruption case tied to the integrated resort (IR) initiative. Aki...
Macau experienced a tourism surge over the three-day holiday weekend from December 20 to 22, 2024, with 312,035 visitors entering the city, according to data released by the Public Security Police. The mileston...
Macau has set an ambitious financial target for 2025, projecting MOP240 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR), signaling a strong recovery in its gaming and tourism industries. The forecast surpasses the MOP216...
Japan's Casino Regulatory Commission is undergoing significant leadership changes as the country continues to prepare for the launch of its first casino-integrated resort (IR). On Tuesday, Japan's parliament, t...
The Philippine government has officially shut down the largest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Kawit, Cavite. This move is part of the administration's sweeping effort to end all offshore...
The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported a dramatic increase in the number of Indonesians moving to Cambodia, with many lured by the lucrative but illicit online gambling industry. The trend has rai...