Location: Asia
MGM applies for UAE casino license
MGM Resorts has filed its application for a United Arab Emirates casino license, becoming the second land-based gaming operator making a... more
Macau, the casino capital of the world, wants to bet on a different economic future before it goes bust
Giselle Lei isn’t old enough to step inside a casino, but casinos have always been part of her life. “My whole childhood is... more
Philippine senator links China-centric casinos to syndicates
China-focused online casinos that boomed in the Philippines during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency may have “deep links” to international... more
Citi trims September GGR estimates as Macau gaming volumes fall 10%
Citigroup has trimmed its estimates for Macau’s September gross gaming revenues from MOP$18.25 billion to MOP$17.75 billion (US$2.27... more
Genting Highlands casino at risk if PAS wins next election
The Malaysian Islamist Party (PAS) vowed to close down all gambling premises in Malaysia, including the country’s largest casino in... more
A union leader freed from prison vows to continue a strike against Cambodia’s biggest casino
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A union leader freed from prison Monday after serving time for her part in a strike against Cambodia’s biggest... more
Pachinko-style gambling is helping seniors’ brains in Japan
Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks to a surprising... more
Singapore to allow cashless bets in casinos, except crypto
Singapore will allow its two casinos to conduct cashless gaming under changes made to the Casino Control Act, but will not permit the use... more
Wynn issues $800 million public offering days after forfeiting $130 million to settle federal criminal allegations
Four days ago, Wynn Resorts said it will forfeit $130 million to the federal government to settle criminal allegations that it conspired... more
China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
DALIAN, China (AP) — China’s Football Association has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of... more


