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PCSO Eyes Level 3 Certification from World Lottery Association
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) aims for Level 3 certification from the World Lottery Association. The Philippine...
Feb 17, 20252 min read


DigiPlus Sets Record Straight on P3B Budget Allocation
DigiPlus clarifies its 2025 CAPEX plans, allocating P2.5B-P3B (USD$43M-USD$52M*) for maintenance and Brazil investment, excluding funding...
Feb 17, 20252 min read


ICONIC21 Releases Lucky Hong Bao, a Dragon-Themed Slot
ICONIC21, the in-demand provider of premium live games and casino content, has continued the Chinese New Year celebrations with the...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Yellow Bat To Make Brazil Debut Via SBC Summit Rio
Yellow Bat will make its debut at the SBC Summit Rio 2025, marking its first entry into the Brazilian market. In this festive season,...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Light & Wonder Opens New Hub In Philippines, Its Key Market
Light & Wonder expands in the Philippines with a new Clark office, strengthening its presence in what they described as Asia’s largest...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Aruze Gaming COO Parts Ways With Company
Kelcey Allison has left Aruze Gaming after leading a significant rebuild of the company. He plans to take a break before his next...
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Stands Firm on Casino Plans
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra defends her government’s plan to legalize casino gaming after China’s President Xi Jinping...
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Marcos Jr. Says His Senate Candidates Are POGO-Free
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserts that none of his Senate candidates are tied to POGOs, despite his previous call for a nationwide...
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Lei Seak Chio Sworn in as New Deputy Director of Macau Gaming
Lei Seak Chio swears in as the new deputy director of Macau’s gaming regulator amid leadership changes. The bureau is currently without a...
Feb 11, 20251 min read


DOLE is organizing a second job fair for former POGO workers
Following the ban on POGOs, the DOLE is organizing a second job fair to assist displaced online gaming workers. The event will connect...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Rejects Casino Bill
Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva warns that legalizing casinos and online gambling in Thailand could worsen social issues, calling...
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Macau Chinese New Year Casino Revenue Lags 2019 Levels
Macau's Chinese New Year casino revenue fell short of pre-pandemic levels, raising concerns about the gaming hub's recovery. Visitor...
Feb 7, 20252 min read


PAGCOR Breaks Ground on Massive 40,000sqm HQ
PAGCOR's new 40,000 sq meter headquarters at Nayong Pilipino will consolidate operations and generate revenue through leased commercial...
Feb 7, 20252 min read


DigiPlus Seeks Partner for Expansion in Brazil
Who will DigiPlus partner with in Brazil? The gaming giant is seeking a local expert for its P660M expansion, set for Q4 2025 launch....
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Macau Sees More Diverse Lunar New Year Tourists Despite Drop
Macau's Lunar New Year tourism remained strong despite a slight dip in arrivals, thanks to a significant improvement in visitor quality...
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Macau Casino Operator Emperor E Hotel Names Vice Chairman
Emperor Group appoints Alexander Yeung Ching Loong as Executive Director and Vice Chairman of Emperor E Hotel Ltd, strengthening its...
Feb 4, 20252 min read


POGO Job Fair Flops: Only 100 Workers Find New Jobs
Only 100 POGO workers found jobs at a recent DOLE job fair. Low turnout and salary concerns plague efforts to reintegrate displaced...
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Macau Gaming Regulator Appoints New Deputy Director
Macau's gaming regulator (DICJ) appoints Lei Seak Chio, a senior official from the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), as its new deputy...
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Macau Breaks Daily Record but Misses Holiday Visitor Goal
Macau sets new post-COVID visitor records during Chinese New Year Golden Week, but average daily arrivals fall slightly short of...
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Pre-Holiday Slowdown Hits Macau's January Gaming Revenue
JP Morgan analysts report a "soft" January for Macau gaming revenue, citing a pre-Lunar New Year lull. Will the slowdown impact...
Feb 3, 20252 min read
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