Sands China Ltd. announced a cooperation with Kakao Pay, South Korea’s popular mobile payment and digital wallet service, and Macau Pass S.A. (“Macau Pass”), which aims to facilitate ease of cross-border mobile payment for Korean travellers.

Macau's payment provider, Macau Pass, is collaborating with Kakao Pay, South Korea's popular mobile payment and digital wallet service, on two discount promotions held in Macau before and after the Asian Games. This partnership leverages Alipay+'s cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions, which aim to facilitate cross-border mobile payments for Korean travelers seamlessly.

While the UAE holds massive potential, with Asian and Western operators keen to move in on the space, an insider says that gaming regulation is still unlikely this year, despite authorities "moving with a sense of urgency". While expectations are high, a UAE-based lawyer delineates which restrictions and investment obstacles may abound for companies seeking to capitalize on the latest market.