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.
After 37 years of intermittent construction, North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel remains incomplete. However, new plans could change its fate dramatically. Authorities are now offering the rights to operate a casino w...
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has mandated a significant exodus for approximately 20,000 foreign workers linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs). ...
In a determined effort to curb the growing menace of cross-border online gambling, the Supreme People's Court of China has issued a directive to courts across the nation, mandating the continuation of stringent...
The second half of 2024 is expected to mark a significant recovery for the gaming sectors in Malaysia and Singapore. Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB Research) has advised investors to maintain an "ove...
In a landmark decision, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared an immediate ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his latest State of the Nation Address. This directive is p...
Last week, a global IT outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected millions of devices worldwide, disrupting services across various sectors from banking to airlines. However, ...
In the bustling region of Clark, a new development is on the horizon as Belle Corporation has officially expressed its intent to construct a casino, marking a potential expansion in their gaming portfolio. Whil...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) is making a significant investment to reshape Manila's tourism and leisure landscape with $172 million allocated for upgrading the existing Newport World Resorts and developing ...
CLSA has revised its financial projections for Macau's gaming sector for 2024 and 2025. This adjustment reflects ongoing changes in the global and regional economic landscape, competitive pressures among Macau'...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against illegal online gaming, successfully blocking 5,793 of the 7,747 sites detected, which accoun...
Manuel Villar Jr. recognized as the Philippines' wealthiest individual, is poised to make a significant entry into the casino industry with the planned opening of his first gaming venue in mid-2025. This move r...
Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. has named Andrew Lo Kai Bong its new president following David Chua Ming Huat's sudden departure. This leadership transition was announced in a filing to the Philippines Stock Exch...
The Philippine gaming industry witnessed a significant surge in revenue during the first half of 2024, reporting a year-on-year growth of 19.2%. According to the latest figures released by the Philippine Amusem...
The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy shift, declaring that POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hubs will no longer be permitted. This move, disclose...