BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today a new pledge to prominently feature responsible gaming messages in its marketing and advertising campaigns beginning March 1, in alignment with the start of Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

The Indian government’s recent advisory to print, electronic and digital media not to accept ads from online gambling platforms is a welcome move that won’t affect legal skill-based gaming, writes i-gaming consultant Jaydeep Chakravartty.

Ratings agency Fitch expects gaming revenue in Singapore to grow by 10 percent in 2024, following a 2023 return 15 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels.

The Philippines is fighting to get itself off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) graylist, with numerous criteria still to fulfill. Amongst them is junket oversight, which still falls under the purview of the casino - given the location on the gaming floor. Despite increased efforts by authorities, the nation needs to be able to prove to the FATF that it's trying to change, and implementing stringent oversight measures.

What is premium mass? The question resonates particularly in Macau, as operators shift away from a VIP-centric model and try to find new pastures. But the implications are vast, as new properties, such as Raffles, up the game in the luxury spectrum.

Australian gambling service providers spent AU$238.63 million ($151.8 million) on TV, radio, and online advertising during a one-year period, with the lion share still going for TV ads.

As a wealthy nation with a growing population and a reputation as a popular tourist destination, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) possesses significant growth potential in the gaming sector and major players from Asia and Las Vegas are likely to get a piece of the action. UAE-based lawyer Moses Charles Kivuna, breaks down the possible restrictions and restrictions for investors.

It's hard to compete with the home team. Macau is reaping the benefits of its shared border with China, getting over 50 percent of outbound Chinese visitors, even as regional gaming hubs try to draw the market back.

Asia cannot be regarded as a whole: for developers, aggregators and operators, the focus needs to be on focusing as closely as possible on the target market, learning everything and getting teams in place on the ground, but even so success is not guaranteed.

While 2022 was an exhausting year for Macau, some operators showed their resilience and flexibility.