Gambling News - 'Asia'
Casino
December 19, 2025
Japan, Ready to Receive New Casino Resort Bids in 2027
Japan’s Tourism Agency is ready to accept additional applications from local governments interested in hosting integrated resort (IR) development areas with casino gaming. According to information from several media sources, applicants will be able to send their papers for a duration of six months, starting May 6, 2027, until November 5, 2027. Public Discussions to […]
Insider
December 17, 2025
Meta Profits off of China’s Fraudulent Advertisements by Turning a Blind Eye
Meta had to come to terms with the fact that through advertisements on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, China-based bad actors were defrauding their users. Chinese companies are only allowed to advertise abroad; they cannot do it in China. Because of this, Meta has been able to make huge profits off their Chinese users, and thanks […]
Legal
December 15, 2025
Myanmar Calls on Other States to Repatriate Illegal Gambling Suspects
On Sunday, Myanmar’s military government called on the international community to repatriate hundreds of foreigners detained during a crackdown on scam operations linked to telecom fraud and online gambling. Myanmar Authorities Condemn Online Gambling Fraud At a press conference, Major General Zaw Min Tun, Head of the Information Team of Myanmar’s National Defense and Security […]
Legal
December 12, 2025
Supreme Court Delay Freezes India’s Gaming Sector
India’s online gaming sector is still stuck in uncertainty after the Supreme Court decided on Thursday to push the case back to late January. The judges said the challenges to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act are complex enough that they need to be reviewed by a three-judge Bench. Local outlets reported that […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
Macau’s Gambling Scene Continues to Recover Faster than Initial Forecasts
In its latest report, UBS Group AG, one of the largest and most prominent banks in the world, says Macau’s casino revenue recovery is set to surpass earlier expectations, with several investment banks revising their forecasts upward for the sector. Experts Predict Macau’s Gaming Revenue Will Further Increase UBS now anticipates Macau’s full-year casino gross […]
Industry
December 9, 2025
MGM x CityU Responsible Gaming Promotional Project Empowers Macau Students Once Again
MGM China just held its second Responsible Gaming Promotional Project in Macau, reiterating its commitment to promoting gambling safely and teaching players to enjoy it responsibly. The new edition of the annual event saw it focus on talent development, creativity, and innovative communication. MGM and CityU Partnered Once Again According to the announcement, MGM once […]
Poker
December 4, 2025
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Leads to Arrests in Thailand and Prison Sentence in Singapore
In the Koh Phangan District, Tourist Police Division 5 apprehended 10 foreigners who had been playing an illegal game of poker. To those who lived nearby, the place had come to be called Golden Moon. The group had gathered at a house that one of them had been renting. The alleged organizer of the gathering […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Turning Point: Vietnam Opens Ho Tram to Local Gamblers
Vietnam’s recent decision to allow local players at The Grand Ho Tram marks a major turning point for the country’s gaming industry. After years of catering primarily to foreign visitors, the market is now opening in a controlled and highly regulated way, giving both the government and operators a chance to benefit from sustainable growth. […]
Legal
November 28, 2025
Macau Police Arrest Scammers Who Scammed Scammers
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested a group of people who extorted casino scammers for money. The group is said to have procured at least HKD 800K ($102,779). The Extortion Gang Threatened Scammers As reported by Macau Daily, the police have arrested a gang of over a dozen people who extorted casino scammers for money. […]
Casino
November 28, 2025
Ducky Bhai Granted Bail in Gambling App Promotion Case
The Lahore High Court has granted bail to YouTube personality Saad-ur-Rehman, better known online as Ducky Bhai, bringing a significant turn in a case that has kept him in custody since mid-August. The decision came on Monday after the court accepted his bail request and ordered him to submit surety bonds worth Rs 1 million […]