SJM Holdings is currently working on its plans to redevelop one of Macau's key areas into an attractive tourism destination, as part of its obligations under its new 10-year license.

The operator of Macau's Ponte 16 casino, Success Universe, said it is discussing with the government about its future development projects, part of which include a floating casino.

Indian casino operator Delta Corp announced that it saw ‘strong and resilient business with robust growth’ in its casino gaming segment during the quarter ended June 30th, with net profit rising by 19 percent yearly to Rs679.1 million ($8.3 million).

Delta Corp, India’s largest casino operator, has expanded its land-based portfolio by taking over management of the casino at Goa’s Zuri White Sands Resort.

Nepal’s casino industry has been attracting foreign investor interest, due to the allure of its proximity to India, though it is yet to breakthrough as a premier gaming destination with numerous setbacks over recent years.

Nepal’s casino industry is slowly reopening after the pandemic, although better infrastructure and greater flight connectivity are key for helping the industry to develop in the longer term, the head of Casino Association of Nepal says.

The month of October has seen more countries in Asia coming out of lockdown and in some cases, opening up their borders for domestic interstate and international travel.

The High Court in Goa has dismissed a petition challenging a ban on locals playing in the state’s casinos. The petition was brought by 25-year-old...

While the delta variant continues to push up daily case numbers across the world, a surge in vaccinations across Asia is starting to bring back confidence, allowing governments to begin easing restrictions in certain areas. Our September “Which casinos are open” update details the state of casino openings across Asia as of September 13, 2021. 

Today, we are again giving a quick snapshot of the industry (casinos open /closed) on a country-by-country basis as of August 1, 2021.