Asian Casino News

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.

Imperial Pacific Seeks Court Approval to Sell Saipan Hotel Casino and Assets for $10M

Imperial Pacific International (IPI), a Chinese investment holding company based in Hong Kong, is making headlines as it seeks federal bankruptcy court permission to sell its hotel casino in Saipan, Northern Ma...

Mainland China and Macau Crack Down on $421 Million Illegal Currency Exchange Operations

Chinese authorities, in collaboration with Macau’s enforcement agencies, have successfully dismantled major illegal currency exchange operations that had been operating in and around Macau casinos. The coordina...

Singapore Charges Bankers in Major Money-Laundering Case

Singapore's legal system took a decisive step by formally charging two former bank relationship managers, marking a significant development in the country's largest-ever money-laundering scandal. This action re...

Bloomberry Q2 Revenue Falls 4% as VIP Declines at Solaire Entertainment City, Despite North’s Strong Start

Bloomberry Resorts Corp reported a decline in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, with consolidated gross gaming revenues falling by 4% year-on-year to Php14.5 billion ($255 million). This...

Indonesia Steps Up Measures Against Payment Platforms Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting 21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of...

Majestic Pride Casino to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Entertainment Scene in Colombo’s Lotus Tower

Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has partnered with the prestigious Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos to launch the Majestic Pride Casino in Sri Lanka's iconic Lotus Tower. Situated in the bustling a...

Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom

Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GG...