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.

Tourism is a “major focus” of Cambodia under the new leadership of the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, as the Southeast Asian country has “set up many initiatives to attract Chinese, not just Chinese tourism, but in general, all tourism to Cambodia,” notes gaming expert Daniel Li in an interview with AGB.

Gaming regulators in the Australian state of Victoria have ruled that Crown Resorts is suitable to continue to operate its Melbourne casino, following years of debate over AML breaches.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is anticipating gross gaming revenues (GGR) in 2024 to reach PHP336.38 billion ($5.9 billion).

Organized by Asia Gaming Brief, the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2024 concluded yesterday in Manila, Philippines, after a three-day event that welcomed nearly 1,600 attendees, setting a new record.