Gambling News - 'Asia'
Casino
November 4, 2025
Solaire Resort Steps Up Its Game with Aristocrat-Powered Dragon Room
Solaire Resort Entertainment City, a luxury integrated resort in the Philippines, has enhanced its offering with the addition of the Aristocrat Gaming-powered Dragon Room. The new hall is the first exclusive themed space by the provider in the country and will dazzle visitors with luxurious gaming experiences. Dragon Room to Enhance the Solaire Experience According […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Cambodia Shutters Casino Tied to Cybercrime Operations
Cambodia’s law enforcement has targeted the Silver Star Casino in Svay Rieng province in a recent raid, alleging that the casino has been involved in large-scale cybersecurity fraud. The Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Cybercrime coordinated the operation on November 1 and worked with the National Police General Directorate, the Svay Rieng Provincial Court […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Thailand’s PM: Casino Legalization to Be Put on Hold
During a sideline bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed his strong opposition to gambling and vowed to halt any initiatives aimed at legalizing casinos in Thailand. Thai PM Anutin Reassures President Xi of Thailand’s New Stance on Casinos Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has returned from a key diplomatic […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Macau Arrests 4 in Massive Casino Fraud Scam
Four people have been arrested in Cotai on Monday, local police authorities announced, with the people suspected of conducting large-scale fraud against local casinos. According to authorities, the four people defrauded two casinos of approximately $2.4 million. Two Macau Casinos on the Hook, Chips Missing The Macau Judiciary Police said during a Thursday briefing on […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Illegal Online Gambling Operation Has Been Dismantled in South Korea
An organized crime network, which has been running an illegal online gambling operation aimed at students and sailors, has been dismantled by the South Korean police on Jeju Island. Alleged bets whose worth has approximated over KRW 22 billion (around $15.3 million) had gone through the organization. 21 individuals suspected of being members of the […]
Sports
October 30, 2025
Trump Gifted Late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe’s Golf Putter by Japan’s New PM
During his first meeting with the recently appointed Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, US President Donald Trump was given the late PM Shinzo Abe’s golfing putter. Trump and Takaichi have signed an agreement securing the rights to mine and process rare-earth elements and other minerals. Trump and Abe had been longtime friends and golfing buddies until […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
PAGCOR Opens Socio-Civic Center Near Taal Volcano
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced the opening of a new socio-civic center in Laurel, Batangas. The opening of this new facility comes amid the Taal Volcano’s concerning activity. PAGCOR Opens Its 50th Socio-Civic Center Situated not far from the volcano, the new facility is the PAGCOR’s 50th such center. Like others of […]
Legal
October 29, 2025
Thai Police Arrest Ex-Boxing Champ Turned Illegal Operator
The Thai police have arrested a boxing veteran who turned into an illegal gambling operator. The culprit’s scheme is believed to have generated more than 100 million baht ($3.1 million) in three years. Thailand Bust an Illegal Gambling Scheme Weerapong Unlamai, better known as Puenkon Tor Surat, is a prominent Muay Thai (also known as […]
Legal
October 28, 2025
Vietnam Puts Former Officials on Trial in $107M Gambling Scandal
The Hanoi People’s Court has commenced one of the most significant illegal gambling cases in Vietnam over the past few years, drawing national attention for its scope, its participants, and the staggering sums involved. One hundred and forty-one defendants stand accused of organizing and participating in an underground gambling ring worth nearly VND 2.6 trillion […]
Casino
October 27, 2025
Bloomberry Announces Planned Spin-Off and Sale of Jeju Sun Casino
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has confirmed plans to spin off and sell its Korean casino, Jeju Sun, to a local firm. Its indirect South Korean subsidiary, Golden & Luxury Co., Ltd, which is partially owned by another Bloomberry subsidiary, Solaire Korea, signed a Share Purchase Agreement to transfer the casino business to a separate new company, […]