A lower licensing fee for Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) operations is seen as a mutually beneficial act for both operators and regulators.

The first integrated resort in Manila, Newport World Resorts has reached a certain level of maturity, underlined by now being under a single umbrella group. Hakan Dagtas, COO of the IR, says that 2023 was the best results year for the property since its opening, and the group is planning to heavily invest in being a non-gaming attraction.

Technology has become key in standardizing regulations in the gaming industry. A top industry expert notes that KYC and AML are now integral for operators, requiring a new approach, as different threats and opportunities appear.

Maybank Securities forecasts that Thai entertainment complexes (ECs) featuring casinos could yield approximately THB 187 billion ($5.14 billion) in annual revenue, equivalent to roughly 1 percent of Thailand's GDP.

The non-gaming investment requirements for Macau gaming concessionaires are already reshaping the Special Administrative Region, according to industry experts interviewed by AGB.

In a comprehensive analysis of gambling trends over a ten year period in the Australian state of Victoria, researchers uncovered that, while overall participation rates on 'traditional' gambling have decreased, online gambling participation has increased 'dramatically'.

Philippine Congressman Gus Tambunting says the House is equally divided in regards to gaming support, in particular of online. Meanwhile, the sale of Casino Filipino venues is proof of how seriously the nation is taking its gaming, with current laws unlikely to change under future administrations. The official also says that the gaming regulator, PAGCOR, “needs more teeth” in order to properly enforce regulations.

The President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts, Thomas Arasi, says that the focus on its people and its product naturally lead to profitability. The group aims to create a “Filipino talent pool that is second to none globally”, including additional training to prepare for the opening of its latest property – Solaire Resort North – in May. Check out some key highlights from the executive’s keynote speech at the ASEAN Gaming Summit.

After Macau authorities announced their intention for all gaming concessionaires to adopt radio frequency identification (RFID) tables, commonly known as smart gaming tables, a gaming insider believes that the measure will have a "net neutral" impact on Macau’s gaming revenue.

PAGCOR’s Chairman and CEO, Alejandro H. Tengco, says that he’s most excited about the growth in the eGaming sector in the Philippines, with expectations that gross gaming revenue generated from the segment could even top that of its land-based casinos. The official also laid out the sale plans for Casino Filipino, saying they haven’t yet settled on a final price.