Macau experienced its first yearly drop in visitor arrivals since the January 2023 COVID-19 reopening, with February 2025 seeing just 3.14 million visitors.

United States

Resorts World Las Vegas to pay out $10.5M settlement to Nevada over AML complaint

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 23, 2025

Genting Berhad has agreed to pay a $10.5 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Commission as part of a settlement over its Resorts World Las Vegas property in the United States.

Thailand

Poll reveals majority of Thais concerned about entertainment complex policy

Viviana Chan - March 23, 2025

A recent survey reveals that most Thai citizens are concerned about the government's proposed entertainment complex policy, which includes plans to legalize casinos as part of multi-purpose business hubs.

South Korea

Chinese tour groups to have visa-free entry to South Korea from 3Q25

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 23, 2025

Chinese tour groups to South Korea are set to benefit from visa exemption starting in the third quarter of this year.

Philippines

Blacklisted Chinese nationals linked to POGO Lucky South 99 arrested

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 23, 2025

Philippine authorities have arrested five blacklisted Chinese nationals, all linked to the Lucky South 99 Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) raided in mid-2024.

Macau

Macau satellite casino shutdowns could trigger property value collapse: Savills

Viviana Chan - March 21, 2025

The eventual shutdown of Macau's satellite casinos could lead to a significant decline in property values, with valuations potentially dropping by more than 60 percent in severe cases.

Macau

MGM China proposes final dividend as revenue and profit see double-digit growth

Viviana Chan - March 21, 2025

Macau gaming operator MGM China has proposed a final dividend of HK$0.251 ($0.032) per share for the year 2024.

Elsewhere

Data-driven strategies reshape gaming marketing landscape: Panel

Viviana Chan - March 19, 2025

Technology is rapidly transforming the gaming marketing landscape, driving a shift from traditional approaches to data-driven strategies that emphasize precision and personalization.

Philippines

Tailoring your approach to the younger generation of iGaming punters: Panel

Frank Schuengel - March 19, 2025

Top experts at the ASEAN Gaming Summit outlined the steps to attract a younger demographic of punters, focusing on more than the traditional models.

Macau

Gaming operators in some markets in “arms race” for smart tables and RFID roll out: Panel

Nelson Moura - March 19, 2025

As the gaming industry evolves, the introduction of smart tables and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology promises to revolutionize the casino experience.

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