Good Morning. The local market. Every major gaming jurisdiction has the benefit of catering to locals. And Vietnam knows how valuable this can be, but it’s playing its cards close to its chest. Van Don is now back on the agenda, providing the possibility of a new frontier to explore, if it’s done right. Meanwhile, in Macau, June is shaping up much better than expected, with analysts seeing a major boost from a top performance act trickling down to the gaming floor, bolstering a normally sluggish month.
What you need to know
- Vietnam’s Van Don casino project signals a pragmatic shift, likely permanent local access for select projects, boosting growth & competitiveness.
- Macau’s June gaming revenue defies seasonal norms, largely thanks to Jacky Cheung’s concerts boosting premium mass activity.
On the radar
- Thailand to bar Cambodia casino tourists amid rising border tensions.
- Australia to enact sweeping overhaul of anti-money laundering law.
- BingoPlus sees biggest ever jackpot winner in PH with $16.33M prize.
- Emperor Ent. posts annual loss despite 10% gaming revenue growth.
- Australian hotel group self-reports minors gambling; cops fine.
AGB Intelligence
VIETNAM
Local gambling in Van Don back on the cards
The renewed interest in Vietnam’s Van Don region for a casino is a strong signal that the country is keen on reactivating its locals gambling pilot program, with heavy hints it could become a permanent fixture. The evolving political landscape is a signal that economic growth is at the forefront of the agenda, with expectations that Sun Group could be the largest to benefit. But regional competition is growing, albeit given Thailand’s stop-start it may take some time to be a threat.
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Industry Updates
- Wynn Palace named “Best Hotel in Macau” at Travel + Leisure Awards 2025.
- PAGCOR donates PHP100M for Ilocos Norte Sports Institute & Research.
- SOFTSWISS triumphs in 4 categories at EGR and Malta Awards 2025.
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