Macau Horse Racing Nears the Finish Line
The Macau government has called a halt to horse racing in the Chinese SAR, agreeing with the Macau Jockey Club to terminate its contract. The deal, to take effect...
ASIAN GAMING
Philippines Determined to Exit FATF ‘Grey List’ in 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to take whatever measures necessary to have the country, including its gaming industry, removed from the FATF “grey list.”
Osaka IR Group to File Impact Report by Mid-Year
Osaka IR KK, the consortium behind an integrated resort with gaming in the Japanese prefecture, is developing a report on the environmental impact of the project on Yumeshima Island....
Genting Singapore Could Vie for Thailand Gaming License
Genting Singapore, which operates Resorts World Sentosa, could be first in line for a Thai gaming license should the kingdom choose to legalize casinos.
Macau Casino Workers to Get Bonuses, Pay Hikes
Five of Macau’s Big 6 gaming concessionaires have announced year-end bonuses for eligible staff members. Some employees are in line for salary increases as the city enjoys a post-Covid...
U.S. High Court Rejects IPI Move to Delay License Hearing
Last week, the US. Supreme Court denied an appeal by troubled Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific to halt a license revocation hearing. IPI is millions in arrears on annual...
Century Backs Out of Cambodia Deal
Century Entertainment International has terminated a deal to operate gaming tables at a casino in Dara Sakor, Cambodia. The Hong Kong-listed firm continues to pursue another deal in the...
January Hearing Set for Saipan Casino Operator
Three years after its gaming license was suspended, beleaguered Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International will face revocation at a hearing scheduled for January 31.
Asia-Pac Recovery Continues, Macau Meets GGR Benchmark
Last year was a good one for Asian gaming, as markets bounced back from Covid-19. Macau casinos grossed more than $22 billion for the year, a crucial benchmark that...
Macau Legend Takes a Loss on Laos Casino
Macau Legend has announced it will sell its Savan Vegas casino in Laos (l.) for $39 million—$6 million less than the original asking price. The buyer is Japanese businessman...
Mohegan Inspire Casino to Open by February
The casino at the Mohegan Tribe’s new Inspire Entertainment Resort should open just in time for the Lunar New Year holiday, starting February 9. The resort opened earlier this...
Saipan Casino Operator Must Pay License Fees or Face Revocation
Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International has been given until the end of December to remit more than $60 million in past-due license fees. IPI has filed a lawsuit,...
Gambling Addiction on the Rise Among Macau Tourists
Macau’s Social Welfare Bureau has sounded the alarm about gambling addiction among tourists to the gaming mecca. This year, 30 percent of problem-gambling cases involved visitors.
Macau Considers Increased Penalties for Gambling Crimes
Macau lawmakers have proposed higher potential jail terms for gambling crimes from a maximum of three years to as much as eight years, plus greater restrictions for people detained...
Okada Manila Operator Steps in to Finish Philippine Resort
Philippine developer PH Resorts has announced that Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment will invest in its stalled integrated resort in Cebu (l.). The company operates Okada Manila in the...
Macau Gaming Crimes Up Since 2022, But Down Compared to 2019
Gaming-related crimes in Macau spiked in the first nine months of 2023. But compared to the same period in 2019, before Covid shutdowns, the numbers were down by more...
Macau Lawmaker Sees Jockey Club as Future Sports Arena
Leong Sun Iok, of the Macau Legislative Assembly, says the embattled Macau Jockey Club has the potential to become a world-class venue for sporting events.
Philippines Work to Improve AML Controls
The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Counsel continues its work to be removed from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force. The global watchdog says the jurisdiction must exert...
Pre-Construction Underway at MGM Osaka Site
Site preparation has begun at the site of a planned integrated resort on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, Japan. The $8.6 billion IR, a project of MGM Resorts International and...
Authorities Raid Illegal Thai Casino
On November 29, Thai police raided an illegal casino operating over two floors of a hotel in Nonthaburi Province. Of 49 people arrested, 26 were reportedly Chinese nationals.
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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.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.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.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
