Executive Shakeup at Newport Philippines
In a surprise exit June 1, top executives at Newport World Resorts in Manila followed retiring CEO Kingson Sian out the door. On the same day, COO Hakan Dagtas...
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Macau Survey: Premium Mass a Hedge Against Soft Economy
A CSLA survey says 78 percent of Chinese premium mass gamblers plan to visit Macau at least twice over the next year, up from 57 percent in 2019. The...
Wong: Loan Sharks More Organized in Macau
Illegal money exchange operators who frequent Macau casinos are becoming more sophisticated and organized, and also moving into loan sharking, says Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak.
Koreans Top the List of Foreign Visitors to Macau
More than 192,000 South Koreans have visited Macau so far this year, putting them at the top of the list of international visitors. That figure could grow this year,...
Report: Japanese Youth at Greater Risk for iGaming Addiction
A Japanese group called the Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction warns that young people are visiting illegal online gaming sites in record numbers. It says patronage grew during the...
Philippine Senator Files Bill to Outlaw POGOs
A longtime foe of Philippine offshore gaming operations has filed a bill that would ban the businesses outright. Legislation proposed by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (l.) would repeal the law...
Philippine Mayor Bars City Staff from Patronizing Solaire North
Quezon City Mayor Josefina Belmonte (l.) has banned 19,000 QC employees from entering the casino at the new Solaire Resort North, developed in the area by Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry...
Macau CE: Gaming No Longer Dominant in GDP
Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) says the SAR’s casino industry contributed less than 40 percent of gross domestic product in 2023, indicating that gaming is no longer...
Genting’s Lim: Malaysian Operator Looking at UAE, Thailand
Lim Kok Thay (l.), chairman of Malaysian casino operator Genting, has acknowledged that the company is interested in development opportunities in the United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
Thai Province of Songkhla Looks to Casino for Tourism
Tourism officials in Songkhla, Thailand want to be considered for one of the country’s first integrated resorts with gaming. The province on the southern border wants to avoid over-reliance...
Macau Looks to Boost Tourism with Visa Program
China has added eight cities to the Individual Visa Scheme for Macau to shore up a flagging tourism sector. Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said the SAR hopes...
South Korea Looks to Shut Down ‘Pseudo-Casinos’
The South Korean government has developed new guidelines to help curb illegal gaming halls and prosecute operators. Penalties include prison terms of up to seven years as well as...
Galaxy Macau to Introduce Smart Tables in July
Come July, Galaxy Entertainment in Macau will install its first “smart gaming tables” equipped with RFID chips. The tables alert operators to cheating and also provide valuable customer data.
Malaysian PM: No Dice on Second Casino
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (l.) has once again shot down speculation that government leaders and global gaming companies were discussing a second casino in the country.
Thailand to Minimize Gaming in Proposed IRs
If Thailand OKs a plan to develop integrated casino resorts, the emphasis will be on non-gaming attractions, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat. Gaming floors could occupy about 5...
Genting Faces Pressures from Thailand, New York
Genting faces potential new competition from casinos in Thailand, which would compete with Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. The Malaysian gaming giant must also wait on full-scale casinos in...
Regional Asian Casinos Could Lose Foreign Players to Thailand
Casinos in Thailand could pose a significant threat to the industries in Cambodian, Malaysia and elsewhere in the region. The majority of Thai lawmakers have come out in support...
IPI Still Hoping to Finish Saipan Resort
Imperial Pacific International, bankrupt operator of a Saipan casino, continues to suggest it can find a way to complete construction of its resort on the Western Pacific island and...
Malaysian PM, Others Seek Reprisals for Casino ‘Lie’
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (l.) of Malaysia, who flatly denied reports of a planned second casino in the country, says those who spread the “lie” will face legal consequences....
Melco Wins 20-year License for City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced it will partner with Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings to operate a casino in Colombo. The Cinnamon Life resort will be rebranded...
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December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
