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Experts Forecast Surge In Macau Gaming Revenue For January
Macau Gaming Revenue for January is projected to rise, with analysts forecasting a 6% year-on-year surge in gross gaming revenue (GGR)...
Jan 72 min read


Philippines Tourists Up But Numbers Fail to Meet 2024 Target
The Philippines welcomed 5.6 million tourists in 2024. While this may be the case, the government missed its target of 7.7 million for...
Jan 62 min read


CEZA Claims Exemption From POGO Ban, Cites Differences
The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) insists it's exempt from the POGO ban, arguing its iGaming operations are distinct from...
Jan 32 min read


Coworking Spaces Emerge as a Solution for Vacant POGO Offices
The Philippine coworking market is expected to grow as International Working Group Plc (IWG) announces 17 new hybrid workspaces by 2025. ...
Jan 33 min read


Citigroup Projects Strong Start for Macau’s Gaming Recovery in 2025
Macau gaming recovery is off to a strong start in 2025, with Citigroup projecting January 2025 GGR at MOP19 billion ($2.38 billion), 76%...
Jan 23 min read


Total POGO Ban in the Philippines Takes Effect
Discover what the Total POGO Ban in the Philippines means for the gaming industry, as the country moves to shut down offshore operators...
Jan 23 min read


MGM Osaka Integrated Resort Main Construction to Begin in 2025
MGM Osaka Integrated Resort main building construction will begin on April 2025, and is expected to be completed by July 2030. ...
Dec 27, 20242 min read


How Macau’s Casino Junkets Are Adapting To New Regulations
Macau junkets, once known for VIP rooms, now integrate into casino-run VIP services. They focus on attracting high-rollers within...
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Wage Delays Affect 350 at Fontana Leisure Parks and Casino
Wages for approximately 350 workers at Fontana Leisure Parks and Casino in Clark, Pampanga have been delayed, raising labor concerns...
Dec 27, 20242 min read


International Monetary Fund: Philippines Boosts AML Efforts
The International Monetary Fund believes the Philippines has made significant strides in combatting money laundering and terrorist...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Metro Manila Office Rents Set to Decline Further in 2025
Due to the POGO ban, Metro Manila office rent saw a sharp decline in annual net absorption, dropping to 1,500 sqm in 2024 from 271,250...
Dec 26, 20244 min read


Government To Choose Location of Thailand’s Casinos
Thailand’s government will have the final say on where its casinos will be as it moves closer to finalizing its proposal to mount...
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Greg Hawkins named Acting COO of Bloomberry Resorts, Solaire
Greg Hawkins was appointed acting Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, the operator of Solaire Integrated Resorts. MANILA...
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Morgan Stanley Lowers Forecast for Macau Casino GGR in 2025
Morgan Stanley analysts predict that Macau's casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) could reach around MOP238.35 billion (US$29.78 billion)....
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Philippine Office Leasing Market Expanded By 4% Despite POGO Ban
A report shows that the Philippine office leasing market expanded by 4% despite the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). ...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Macau Launches Digital Currency; May be Linked to RMB, HKD
Macau aims to connect its digital Macau Pataca with the digital renminbi and digital Hong Kong dollar through its e-MOP prototype,...
Dec 17, 20243 min read


PAGCOR Partners with San Miguel Corporation for New Headquarters
PAGCOR will get a new 40,000 sqm. headquarters near the airport, thanks to a 25-year lease with San Miguel Corporation. San Miguel...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Online Gaming Now the Philippines' Largest Gaming Tax Contributor
A report by Morgan Stanley showed the Philippine government collected US$490 million in taxes from the online gaming sector in the third...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Hits $1 Billion in November 2024
Macau gaming tax revenue for the first 11 months of 2024 hit MOP81.04 billion ($10.12 billion), up 37.2% year-on-year, per the Financial...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


IACAT Notes "Absence of Provision" for Seized POGO Properties
Due to the Absence of Provision, 53,700 POGO licenses were canceled by Nov 29, 2024, with 18 internet gaming licensees voluntarily...
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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