Visitor arrivals to Macau during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday fell short of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) forecast, raising concerns within the industry.

Thailand

China and Thailand strengthen cooperation in combating illegal online gambling

Viviana Chan - February 6, 2025

The leaders of China and Thailand have pledged to strengthen cooperation in combating cybercrimes, particularly online gambling and phone scams.

Philippines

Travel agency employees posed as PAOCC agents to solicit bribes from POGO-linked family members

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 6, 2025

Two travel agency employees have been arrested for posing as Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) agents and soliciting money from families of former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) employees.

Macau

Three arrested for illegal gambling live-streams at Macau VIP rooms

Viviana Chan - February 6, 2025

The Macau Judiciary Police have uncovered an illegal gambling operation involving mobile phones used to secretly live-stream VIP room gambling sessions.

South Korea

Kangwon Land debuts pilot foreigner-only casino zone: report

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 6, 2025

Kangwon Land, the operator of South Korea’s only casino open to local patrons, has announced that it will commence a pilot operation of a ‘Foreigner Exclusive Game Zone’.

Australia

Entain Australia disbanding Ladbrokes Racing Club, citing costs

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 6, 2025

Entain Australia is reportedly disbanding its Ladbrokes Racing Club (LRC) program, citing rising operational costs. The LRC was launched by Entain in 2023, offering members...

Philippines

PAGCOR breaks ground on new corporate office building in Pasay City

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 6, 2025

The Philippine gaming regulator (PAGCOR) has officially broken ground on its new PHP2.45 billion ($41.74 million) corporate office building in Pasay City.

Australia

NFL announces multiyear commitment to regular season games in Australia

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 6, 2025

The National Football League (NFL) is heading to Australia. According to a company release, the NFL has announced a multiyear commitment for regular season games to take place in Melbourne, starting in 2026.

Philippines

DigiPlus plans Brazilian debut in gaming with sports betting

Viviana Chan - February 5, 2025

Digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. revealed that it will begin its Brazilian gaming operations with sports betting, with activities expected to launch by the end of the year.

Philippines