Location: Asia

12/22/25 2:52 PM

IHG plans huge new Osaka hotel close to Universal Studios Japan

  • Keita Shimoda, Nikkei Asia
U.K.-based hospitality group IHG Hotels and Resorts plans to open a hotel complex in Osaka in 2029, aiming to draw in wealthy travelers and... more
12/22/25 10:14 AM

Indonesia reports decline in online gambling activity

  • Charlotte Capewell, COMPLETE iGAMING
Indonesia has recorded a decline in online gambling transactions in 2025, which the government attributed to tighter enforcement and more... more
12/22/25 10:12 AM

Cebu City in the Philippines bans gambling advertisements

  • Abi Bray, COMPLETE iGAMING
The City Council of Cebu City in the Philippines has introduced a gambling advertisement ban, which it says is in response to worries about... more
12/22/25 10:09 AM

Bangladesh Cricket Board to combat illegal betting with match-fixing ban

  • Abi Bray, COMPLETE iGAMING
As part of a wider crackdown on illegal betting, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed that it will make match-fixing a criminal... more
12/22/25 10:04 AM

PAGCOR plans to launch 24/7 problem gambling helpline in 2026

  • Charlotte Capewell, COMPLETE iGAMING
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has reiterated its commitment to addressing problem gambling with the launch of a 24/7 problem gambling... more
12/21/25 2:35 PM

Hubert Wang departs MGM China, Kenneth Feng promoted to CEO

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
MGM China has announced the immediate departure of its President and COO Hubert Wang, following 14 years with the company. In an... more
12/18/25 10:24 PM

Japan to launch second round of integrated resort applications in May 2027

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
The Japan Tourism Agency has announced its intention to accept applications from local governments for a six-month period, starting from 6... more
12/17/25 2:02 PM

S&P Global revises Genting Group outlook to negative with spending seen outpacing earnings

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook for Genting Group companies to negative, warning that incremental earnings are unlikely to... more
12/15/25 5:42 PM

Mohegan working to resolve all remaining financial links to Korea’s INSPIRE

  • Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming
US tribal casino operator Mohegan says it is looking to resolve all remaining financial links to Korean integrated resort INSPIRE after its... more
12/15/25 2:56 PM

Wall Street Bets: UAE gaming, Wynn Resorts, Virginia, global outlook

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Bullish on United Arab Emirates gaming Chad Beynon of Macquarie wrote December 8 about the United Arab Emirates market. “While the UAE is a... more