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SJM’s Kam Pek Market food stalls to open before 2025 CNY

Macau gaming operator SJM Resorts has announced that the Kam Pek Market is set to open between mid-December 2024 and the Chinese New Year in 2025.

Philippine Government steps up POGO ban, closure by year-end

The Philippines' newly appointed Interior Secretary, Jonvic Remulla, has committed to ensuring the complete shutdown of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by year-end.

Fortune recognizes Pansy Ho and Linda Chen among Asia’s most powerful women

Pansy Ho of MGM China and Linda Chen from Wynn Macau, two influential women in Macau’s gaming industry, have been named in Fortune’s 2024 “Most Powerful Women in Asia” list.

South Korea’s Kangwon Land adjusts strategy to a global integrated resort

Kangwon Land, the South Korean operator of a casino and resort complex in Gangwon Province, announced plans earlier this year to evolve into a global integrated resort (IR), focusing on enhancing its non-gaming facilities. 

Asia Pioneer Entertainment appoints Maria Garcia to the Board of Directors

Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) has announced that Ms. Maria Garcia was appointed as APE’s first female Director since the company's listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2017, with effect from 30 September 2024.

China’s travel bookings during Golden Week reached an all-time high: Trip.com

Despite a softening economy, the online travel agency giant Trip.com Group reported that the daily order volume for both inbound and outbound travel during the October Golden Week exceeded that of 2019, reaching an all-time high.

Developers to add more than 40K new hotel rooms to Philippines tourist market – Property agency

Private sector hotel developers have committed to 158 new accommodation projects across the Philippines, adding a total of 40,084 rooms, according to the latest market report by Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC)

Thailand’s Tourism Minister urges business support for country’s entertainment complex

Thailand’s Tourism Minister Sorawong Thienthong is seeking the backing of business leaders to help move forward the country's plans for a multi-faceted entertainment complex.

POGOs could influence 2025 elections, warns Anti Organized Crime Commission

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) in the Philippines has raised alarms about potential political influence from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the 2025 midterm elections.

Wynn Resorts raises its UAE IR project’s price tag to $5.1B

Las Vegas-based gaming operator Wynn Resorts has increased the budget for its casino project in the UAE - Wynn Al Marjan Island to $5.1 billion.