Casino
May 8, 2023
Macau Police Apprehend Mainland Suspect in Casino Resort Murder
Macau authorities have identified a 44-year-old mainland Chinese man as the prime suspect in the murder case that unfolded at the notorious casino resort The Parisian Macao earlier this week. Macau’s Judiciary Police (PJ) and Public Security Police Force have revealed that the motive behind the crime appears to be an argument over money. Macau […]
Casino
April 26, 2023
Macau Continues to Rely on Trip.com to Attract International Casino Players
The changes in the regulatory landscape in Macau mean that local casino operators would have to double down on their efforts to attract an international casino crowd. They won’t be going it alone, however, as the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is similarly looking to help further boost tourism. MTGO Expands Trip.com Collaboration Yet Another […]
Poker
April 26, 2023
APT Grows Presence with New Stops on 2023 Calendar
The organization is ramping up the number of events that it will feature on this year’s calendar, with so far six confirmed tournaments. The new events will be hosted in Vietnam and South Korea, offering local and regional players a chance to join and compete in one of the most significant and important events of […]
Business
April 20, 2023
LVS Q1 Results Skyrocket as Asian Markets Rebound
Las Vegas Sands posted its financial results for the first quarter of the year, highlighting a robust recovery in Macau and Singapore. The leading integrated resort developer reported impressive revenues from its Asian operations. LVS reported Q1 net revenue of $2.12 billion which is over two times higher than the figure recorded in Q1 2022. […]
Casino
April 14, 2023
Japan Picks Osaka to Host First Integrated Resort
The news was confirmed early on Friday, with the government of Japan finally picking the first location to host the country’s inaugural integrated resort which will seek to boost tourism and generate an economic boon. Osaka Wins in Expected Decision by Government The first of the three resorts is set to open by 2029 and […]
Casino
April 11, 2023
Marina Bay Sands Modernizes App, Allows Remote Check-ins
The Marina Bay Sands integrated casino resort has embraced the 21st century, rolling out new features on its mobile app. Guests will now have a variety of quality-of-life improvements at the tip of their fingers. The Singaporean venue has added a myriad of new features, such as remote check-ins, allowing customers to avoid waiting at […]
Industry
April 11, 2023
Philippine Proposal Calls to Designate Zones for POGOs
Much has been said about the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) recently and a proposal last month even called to end those activities. This came in light of allegations about crimes related to POGOs and calls for tough regulation if those operators are allowed to continue to operate. Now, the chairman of the Senate Public […]
Legal
April 10, 2023
Tamil Nadu Governor Signs Gambling Ban into Law
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has passed a new bill to ban online gaming in spite of last week’s IT law amendments. The state is firm in its belief that regulation will not solve the gambling problems it faces. In Tamil Nadu, the so-called Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling & Regulation of Online […]
Casino
April 4, 2023
South Korea’s Foreigner-Only Casinos Record Impressive Profits
Surging economic growth appears to be the theme across many popular Asian gambling destinations, as Macau also recorded a sharp rise in revenue. Its slow recovery after the COVID pandemic allowed other gambling hubs like Korea to flourish, challenging the Chinese territory’s previously undisputed regional monopoly. The Region Suffered Tremendously during the Pandemic Korea and […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Macau Posts Strong Revenue in March, Surpasses Expectations
After the impact of the pandemic, the gambling sector in Macau started to slowly emerge. The lifting of restrictions combined with the reopening of venues helped the industry begin its recovery. Now, a few years after the pandemic, Macau’s gaming revenues continue to rise and in fact, marked a significant year-over-year increase this March. In […]
