Australia’s wagering industry, a significant contributor to the country's economy and a pillar of the racing and sports sectors, faces unprecedented challenges as new regulatory measures loom, according to Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) CEO Kai Cantwell.

The timeline for completing phase one of the reconstruction of Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino in the Philippines has been postponed to the fourth quarter of 2024. 

According to recent data released by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Philippines welcomed over 2.8 million international tourists in the first half of 2024, marking a 13.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

As football fans around the world revel in the excitement of the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024), Chinese authorities have been busy disrupting a wave of illicit online gambling activities related to the tournament.

The AGEM Index increased by 94.57 points to 1,330.19 in June 2024, a 7.7 percent increase from the prior month.

The implementation of smart gaming tables in Macau seems to have encountered some issues. Nearly 1,000 gaming table supervisors in Macau casinos have expressed dissatisfaction with their increasing workload, which smart tables have failed to alleviate.

Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has upheld the prison sentences related to the Suncity Group case.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said they will provide security assistance to personnel and officials of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) who have received threats to their lives.

The US Internal Revenue Service has filed a federal tax lien against the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) for over $5.8 million in unpaid taxes dating back to 2022.

South Korea’s leading foreigner-only casino operator, Paradise Co., projects steady business growth in the coming years, forecasting that the firm’s sales volume will reach $952 million by 2026.