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PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco to receive honorary Award at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

Nelson Moura - March 17, 2025

Asia Gaming Brief is proud to announce that Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), will receive a special honorary award at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025.

Philippines

New POGO raid in Pasay City nets 49 foreigners

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 16, 2025

Raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) continue, with a recent enforcement action netting 49 foreign nationals at a commercial building in Pasay City.

Philippines

PAGCOR pledges $5.2M in financial grants to Philippine National Police Academy

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 16, 2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has pledged some PHP300 million ($5.23) in financial grants to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to improve facilities and provide advanced training resources to cadets.

Macau

Macau’s Chief Executive warns of potential revenue shortfall amid slow gaming start in 2025

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2025

Macau's Chief Executive has warned that the city's fiscal revenue for 2025 may fall short of earlier expectations due to a sluggish start for the gaming industry.

Macau

Macau lawmaker calls for increased non-gaming investment amidst uneven recovery

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2025

Macau lawmaker Ngan Iek Hang is urging gaming operators to increase their investment in non-gaming projects, due to an uneven economic recovery.

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Melco International announces possible $128.6M asset impairment due to Studio City

Nelson Moura - March 16, 2025

Melco International Development Limited has revealed that it anticipates recording an asset impairment of approximately $107.8 million to $128.6 million, primarily related to its Studio City IR in Macau.

Australia

Queensland February gaming tally up 4.7 percent yearly, but monthly results drop

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 14, 2025

February gaming results for pubs and clubs in Queensland came in up by 4.7 percent yearly, but fell by 8.2 percent monthly, according to data from Wohlsen Consulting.

Thailand

Thailand selects four cities for casino developments

Viviana Chan - March 14, 2025

The special committee overseeing Thailand's entertainment complex project has announced Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first four locations for development.

Macau