Poker
October 27, 2025
Thailand’s Prime Minister Kills Poker, Intensifies Anti-Gambling Stance
Thailand’s new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, did not hide his distaste for gambling. As soon as he was elected to the position on September 5, Anutin said that any plans to legalize casino resorts were being put on the back burner indefinitely. Thailand Flips the Killswitch on Poker Games He went a step further, touting […]
Casino
October 23, 2025
PAGCOR Reports Decline in Revenue Due to E-Wallet Restrictions
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has reported a “sharp decline” in the overall online gambling revenue generated from the sector in August. This is the first month of operations since a block on e-wallet payments was enacted, leading to the dip in overall performance. New Measures Bite into PAGCOR’s Income-Generation Commenting on the […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Gambling-Related Crime Rates in Macau Have Risen, Prosecutor General Says
Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong revealed during Macau’s Public Prosecutions Office’s annual report presentation that the city continued to see a high volume of criminal cases in the 2024–25 judicial year, with a significant rise in offenses linked to gambling. Prosecutor General Warns of the Increased Number of Gambling-Related Crimes According to the Macao Daily, […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
PAGCOR Partners with NPC to Strengthen Data Protection in Gaming
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it has entered into a partnership with the country’s National Privacy Commission (NPC). Thanks to a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two agencies will tackle data privacy challenges across the gaming sector. A Vital Step in Aligning PAGCOR’s Policies with the Data Privacy Landscape According […]
Casino
October 21, 2025
Experts Urge Unified Reform for Korea’s Casino Industry
South Korea’s integrated resort (IR) industry is at a crossroads. During a recent Korea Times Global Business Club event, tourism and policy experts demanded bold reforms to make the sector more competitive, warning that outdated systems and fragmented oversight are holding it back. A Need for Fresh Ideas and Mergers Moderator Seo Won-seok, a professor […]
Casino
October 20, 2025
India Supreme Court Reviews Online Gambling PIL
India’s Supreme Court has started reviewing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC). The organization that wishes to “make governance accountable” and “ensure the rule of law is enforced and justice is given to all” is now seeking a ban on online gambling platforms that it says […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Indonesia Makes Headway Towards A Future Free of Online Gambling
In Indonesia, over 27,000 bank accounts have been suspended due to Indonesia’s crackdown on online gambling. The crackdown has been spearheaded by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). Dian Ediana Rae, the OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, noted that the number of accounts that had been linked with illegal activities last month had been over […]
Business
October 14, 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Group Brings in Thomas Arasi as New CFO
Galaxy Entertainment Group has appointed Thomas Arasi as its new chief financial officer. This is an important hire that demonstrates the company’s commitment to strengthening its C-suite and bringing talented individuals on board. Arasi is no chance hire as he previously served as the president and chief operating officer at Blombery Resorts Corp and has […]
Business
October 14, 2025
Genting Wants Full Control of Genting Malaysia in Recent Takeover Bid
Malaysian conglomerate Genting Bhd has revealed its plan to buy the remaining 50.64% stake in its listed subsidiary Genting Malaysia Bhd for MYR 6.74 billion ($1.6 billion). This move aims to consolidate control over its casino and hospitality operations before making potential big investments in the United States. Genting Suggests MYR 6.3 Billion-Backed Takeover to […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Gregorio Araneta Sells Majority Stake in PhilWeb
Gregorio Ma. Araneta III’s investment company, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has completed the sale of its controlling 57% share in PhilWeb Corp. The buyers, two local holding companies named Nexora Holdings, Inc. and Velora Holdings, Inc., paid a total of PHP 1.8 billion ($30.9 million) for the stake. This deal signals Araneta’s complete departure from the […]
