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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


POGOs Brought in P166.49 Billion According to Department of Finance
According to the Department of Finance , the economic costs of POGOs amount to a total of P265.74 billion, which outweighs the supposed...
Dec 12, 20242 min read


POGO Exodus Leaves 274,000 sqm of Office Space in 2024
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) vacate 274,000 square meters of office space in 2024, mostly in the last two months, due to...
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Exec Says Macau “No Longer Dominated by Gaming Industry”
Ho Iat Seng, former Chief Executive of Macau, emphasizes his vision for Macau to be 'No Longer Dominated by the Gaming Industry,' aiming...
Dec 12, 20242 min read


PAGCOR Projects P350 Billion GGR by End of 2024
PAGCOR Projects a significant decline in online gambling hubs in the Philippines, with only 13 remaining from 298 as of November 30,...
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Thailand “Polarized, Skeptical” About Casino Push: Study
Thailand may need to address some legal challenges before legitimizing casinos in entertainment complexes, according to a November 2024...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


World Health Organization Calls for Stricter Gambling Regulations
The World Health Organization criticizes pro-gambling advocates, calling for stronger gambling regulations to address the industry's...
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Pronet Gaming sets its sights on ICE Barcelona 2025
Pronet Gaming, a leading iGaming platform provider, proudly announces its participation in ICE Barcelona 2025 , set to take place from 20...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Prosecutor to take over Japan’s casino commission anew
A prosecutor is set to be appointed into Japan’s casino regulatory commission, ahead of Osaka’s first integrated resort casino in late...
Dec 3, 20241 min read


South Korea Kangwon Land to Invest $128M in Expansion
Kangwon Land, South Korea's only casino for domestic players, plans a $128M expansion to enhance offerings and attract more visitors....
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Vietnam's Christmas Present? Curbs on Online Casino Games
Decree 147, which comes into effect on Christmas day, December 25, will prohibit online casino-like games in Vietnam. Vietnam is set to...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Macau Casino Revenues Up 15% to $2.3 Billion in Nov 2024
Macau casinos reported MOP18.438 billion (US$2.3 billion) in gross gaming revenues (GGR) for November 2024, a 14.9% year-on-year...
Dec 2, 20244 min read


New Slots to Operate in Casino Filipino Venues by Mid Dec
PAGCOR CEO Alejandro Tengco says their Casino Filipino venues could generate as much as P50 billion (US$847.8 million) when the...
Nov 28, 20243 min read


PAGCOR Seeking Partner for Online Casino Launch in 2025
PAGCOR aims to find a joint venture partner for its online casino brand, casinofilipino.com, by early Q2 2025 through a procurement...
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Office Market in Metro Manila Hits Negative Net Take-up After POGO Ban
In Q3 2024, the office market in Metro Manila saw a decline in net take-up, marking the first negative quarter since Q4 2021, driven by...
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Gaming Industry in Macau Accounts for 38.8% of Structure
The gaming industry in Macau saw a 355% increase in gross value added (GVA), while the hotel sector registered an 88.1% rise in GVA,...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Japan Pachinko Industry Projected to Decline Until 2028
The Japan Pachinko Industry is projected to shrink by 2028, with parlors dropping to 5,900 and machine units declining to around 3.08...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Central Luzon 2023 GRDP Up 6%, Pushes to Veer Away From POGOs
NEDA Regional Director states that the POGO ban presents an opportunity for Central Luzon to shift investments towards productive sectors...
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Energy Firms Projected to Lead Initial Public Offerings in 2025
Okada Manila and Hann Resorts are among the initial public offerings (IPOs) lined up for 2025, says Deloitte Singapore. Financial...
Nov 20, 20244 min read


House Bill No. 10987 Approved to Ban POGOs in the Philippines
The House of Representatives Committee on Games and Amusement approved House Bill No. 10987 or the Anti-Offshore Gaming Operations Act....
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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