Casino
January 5, 2026
Sri Lanka Announces Higher Taxes for Casinos, Entry Fees for Patrons
Sri Lanka’s financial regulator has confirmed that the country is raising the taxes applicable to casino operators, and has also increased the fee patrons and customers ought to pay to access gambling facilities. The measure came into effect on January 1, 2026, as confirmed by the Inland Revenue Department, and the decision was previously voted […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
Macau Closes the Curtain on Satellite Casinos
Macau has quietly ended one of the most distinctive chapters in its gaming history with the shutdown of the Landmark Casino at midnight on January 1, marking the conclusion of the region’s long-running experiment with satellite casinos. With this decades-old operating model now over, Macau continues its efforts to adapt to shifting industry trends and […]
Casino
January 2, 2026
Macau Casinos Beat Expectations in 2025 as Gambling Profits Rise
Macau’s gambling industry ended 2025 on a high note, raking in MOP 247.4 billion ($30.9 billion) in total gambling profits for the year. This figure shows a 9.1% jump from 2024, highlighting the region’s ongoing bounce back from the slump caused by the pandemic. Macau Casinos Outperform Budget Targets as 2025 GGR Tops Expectations Based […]
Casino
December 30, 2025
Vietnam Authorities Bust Another High-Profile Illegal Gambling Ring
The Vietnamese government is stepping up its fight against illegal gambling as law enforcement increasingly faces organized and technologically advanced criminal networks operating across borders. While the country recently allowed limited access of Vietnamese citizens to land-based casinos, the illegal sector remains a pressing issue. Chinese Nationals Exploited Tourist Visas The newest legal crackdown unfolded in the […]
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 […]
Business
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 […]
