The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s aspirations to potentially have horse racing betting based upon races in mainland China could have been slightly set back, given that the Conghua racecourse in mainland China has had its racing debut pushed back.

Thailand

Gaming expert defends NIDA’s survey on casino legalization in Thailand

Viviana Chan - March 26, 2025

Recent survey results on Thailand’s proposed casino legalization have drawn attention, with gaming expert Daniel Cheng emphasizing the reliability of controlled polling methods amid contrasting findings.

Cambodia

NagaCorp GGR reaches nearly $543M in FY24

AGBrief Editorial - March 26, 2025

Cambodian gaming operator NagaCorp announced that for the FY24, the group achieved gross gaming revenue of $542.9 million, an increase of 5.5 percent year-on-year, and net gaming revenue of $480.33 million, an increase of 8 percent year-on-year.

China

Bet365 to exit Chinese market by March 27th

Viviana Chan - March 25, 2025

Online gaming platform Bet365 has informed its clients that it will cease operations in the Chinese market by March 27th, 2025.

Philippines

PhilWeb denies PlayTime backdoor listing reports

Viviana Chan - March 25, 2025

Philippines-listed eGames service provider PhilWeb Corporation has firmly denied reports suggesting that the online gaming platform PlayTime is pursuing a backdoor listing through the company.

Australia

The Star extending terms of deed for $590M refinancing deal with Salter Brothers to April 1st

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 25, 2025

Embattled Australian gaming operator The Star has announced that it has extended its refinancing possibility with Salter Brothers Capital to April 1st of 2025.

Macau

Macau Legend facing $82M loss for FY24, impacted by cancelled Cape Verde casino project

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 25, 2025

Macau satellite casino operator Macau legend has released a profit warning, indicating that it is expecting a $82.32 million loss for FY24 compared to a $630K loss for 2023.

UAE

UAE gaming market GGR to reach between $5 to $8 billion – Wynn CEO

Nelson Moura - March 25, 2025

Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings estimated the UAE gaming market GGR could reach volumes ranging from $5 to $8 billion.

Thailand

Thailand’s entertainment complex plan gains public support, faces scrutiny

Viviana Chan - March 25, 2025

The Thai government's proposal to legalize entertainment complexes featuring casinos has received considerable public support, according to a recent public hearing.

Macau