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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


India, PH Key Players As Online Gambling Set For 2030 Boom
Discover the future of online gambling: Almost P10 Trillion Around ($169B) by 2030, 10.44% CAGR. Learn about key growth drivers and...
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Decline Expected In Resorts World Sentosa 4Q 2024 Revenue
Analysts predict a weaker fourth quarter for Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) due to reduced hotel capacity and seasonal dips in visitors....
Jan 31, 20252 min read


E-Games Drive PAGCOR to Record P112 Billion Revenue in 2024
E-games fuel PAGCOR's record-breaking PHP 112 billion revenue in 2024. Learn how the booming digital gaming sector drove a 41% increase...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Macau's Gaming Revenue Outlook Hinges on Chinese New Year Holiday
The Chinese New Year holiday is crucial for Macau casinos. With strong hotel bookings, operators hope for a prosperous start to the Year...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Pacific Online Bets P150 Million on Tony Manguiat's E-Casino
Willy Ocier's Pacific Online invests P150M in Tony Manguiat's HHR Philippines, an e-Casino operator licensed by PAGCOR. A big move into...
Jan 30, 20251 min read


Group Seeks 50k Signatures For Thai Casino Referendum
A campaign is underway in Thailand to gather 50,000 signatures, the requirement to trigger a public referendum on casino legalization....
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Bangkok Port Casino: Thailand’s Rival to Marina Bay Sands?
Government authorities are exploring Bangkok Port as a potential location for a casino, as it moved to legalize the facilities. But for...
Jan 28, 20252 min read


DOLE Job Fair Offers 5K Jobs For Displaced POGO Workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is hosting a job fair to assist workers displaced by the government's closure of Philippine...
Jan 28, 20252 min read
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