ASIA IN FOCUS

Latest POGO arrest could signal a wider scandal, Macau cracks down on money exchanges, Melco opens City of Dreams Sri Lanka and more.

Published October 18, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS

Philippine Senator says POGO probe is going after the wrong people, UN warns of S-Asia cybercrime, JP Morgan talks up Bangkok casino prospects and more.

Published October 11, 2024

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Macau’s incoming chief executive looks to foster “healthy” gaming growth, Thai officials debate government-run or investment-led casinos, Andrew Lo facing charges in Hong Kong and more.

Published October 4, 2024

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Philippine stakeholders move toward POGO ban, Star releases grim FY24 results and business update, MGM vies for UAE license and more.

Published September 27, 2024

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Marcos (l.) set to make POGO ban official, Star works to secure financing lifeline, Macau preps for Golden Week and more.

Published September 20, 2024

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Japan investigates offshore iGaming sites, PAGCOR casino sales to begin 2026, MGM doubles down on Osaka IR and more.

Published September 13, 2024

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Macua braces for heavy storm, shuttered IPI casino drawing buyers’ interest, new Philippines IR set to begin construction next year and more.

Published September 6, 2024

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Philippine official nabbed in POGO probe, Thai casinos still full speed ahead, more fallout from the Alice Guo scandal and more.

Published August 30, 2024

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How Thai politics could impact casino progress, former Bamban mayor still on the run, MacDonald banned from MBS and more.

Published August 23, 2024

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Thai Prime Minister out, Aussie officials call for gambling ad ban, Macau continues money exchange crackdown and more.

Published August 16, 2024

Asia in Focus

Thailand Releases Draft Integrated Resorts Bill, POGO Ban Could Benefit Philippines’ Economy, Tricky Timing for Osaka Expo and MGM Resorts.

Published August 9, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS: POGOs, New Zealand, Star Entertainment and more

Villanueva continues anti-POGO push, New Zealand to regulate iGaming, Bell Report submitted and more.

Published August 2, 2024

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Marcos announces POGO ban, LET mulls potential Tigre de Cristal sale, Crown announces leadership roles, Macau promotes tourism and more.

Published July 27, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau GGR could miss forecasts, Bamban mayor nowhere to be found, SkyCity Auckland to close temporarily later this year and more.

Published July 20, 2024

Asia in Focus

Downfall of Macau junkets, patience for McCann and Star Entertainment, hopes for Thailand IRs and more.

Published July 13, 2024

Will IPI Finally Unload Saipan Casino?

Embattled Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International may at last be ready to put its Garapan casino resort (l.) on the block. IPI has informed the U.S. District Court...

Published July 8, 2024

Singapore to Enact Stricter AML Measures

In light of fresh concerns about money laundering, Singapore casinos will soon begin conducting financial due diligence on all cash deposits exceeding SG$4,000. The current threshold is SG$5,000.

Published July 8, 2024

Thailand PM Talks Benefits of Casinos

In his first televised public address, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (l.) talked up integrated resorts with casinos as a way to curtail illicit gambling in the country. An...

Published July 1, 2024

Dennis Uy: Philippine Casino Sale to Close in July

Billionaire Dennis Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. says a sale of the unfinished Emerald Bay Resort (l.) in Cebu, Philippines has not collapsed, but will close as planned...

Published July 1, 2024

Macau Gaming Slowing, but Stable

A new study from Macau’s Center for Gaming and Tourism Studies says the world’s premier gaming hub may not return to its pre-Covid dominance due to many factors, including...

Published July 1, 2024