Asia Gaming Briefings – July 2022 Edition

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Countdown to ASEAN

It’s just a few days now until the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2022 returns to the Philippines.
This July edition of AGBriefings is dedicated to the jurisdiction, expected to be one of Asia’s top performing markets with forecast gross gambling revenue of PHP65 billion ($1.15 billion).

The conference will be the first major industry event in Asia since Covid and will kick off on Monday 25th with pre-conference workshops examining how well the region’s tourism markets are recovering since reopening borders.

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Clark’s MICE ambitions a further boost for casino hub

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Gross gambling revenue from licensed casinos in the Philippines jumped more than 29 percent in 1Q22, confirming predictions that the country will be one of the best-performing markets in Asia going forward. 
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