An engaging workshop exploring the evolving online gambling landscape in Asia and beyond capped off day one of the 2025 ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila.

News

Absence of Chinese VIP visitors shifting focus to mass and premium mass: Consultant

Nelson Moura - March 17, 2025

With projections for 2025 showing little improvement, operators are shifting their focus from the VIP segment, heavily impacted by the absence of Chinese visitors, to the mass and premium mass segments, gaming consultant Sudhir Kalé says.

Vietnam

Australia’s Donaco considering full buyout offer by Hong Kong-based fund

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2025

Australia-listed Donaco International Limited announced it has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with On Nut Road Limited (ONR) for a full buyout of all outstanding shares in Donaco.

News

ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 unveils power-packed agenda featuring industry leaders

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 17, 2025

The highly anticipated ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 is back, bringing together top industry experts, thought leaders, and key stakeholders for an extensive exploration of the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the gaming sector.

News

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