The move to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is a step in the right direction, but more will be necessary to get off the FATF grey list, says a Moody’s analyst.

An economics expert warns that Thailand needs to clarify the foundational principals behind its proposed entertainment complex bill to avoid illegal activities associated with gambling.

Even as Thailand pushes ahead with its casino legislation, its Prime Minister is to personally delivery assurances to China’s President about the safety of tourists from one of the nation’s largest tourism source markets.

Thailand’s government has given the nation’s Council of State 50 days to review the Entertainment Complex Bill and forward it to the nation’s House, while negating the need for a referendum, given the policy’s approval by parliament.

Queensland’s Premier is potentially extending an olive branch to embattled Australian gaming operator The Star, but also stating that the operator had not kept its promises to the state.

Macau is expected to experience between 5.04 to 5.36 million cross-border movements during the upcoming Chinese New Year period (January 28th to February 4th), with an average of 630,000 to 670,000 people entering and exiting daily, according to the Macau Public Security Police Force, the department responsible for immigration services.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced a multi-year partnership with Mario Ho's esports and gaming company, NIP Group, aimed at fostering growth in the video gaming, media, and entertainment industries in Abu Dhabi.

Same-day visitors continued to comprise the majority of tourists to Macau in 2024, amounting to 18.88 million of the nearly 34.93 million that came to the SAR during the year.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has signed a cooperation agreement on tourism with its Thailand counterpart.

MGM has announced a salary increment for all eligible team members, effective March 24th, 2025.