Writer: Ben Blaschke — Managing Editor--IAG
Focus on Asia: Is PAGCOR addicted to online gambling?
It was with an undoubted sense of pride that Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR announced in August that licensed electronic games (eGames)... more
Focus on Asia: Flipping the script – Manila’s new world order
This month represents an important milestone for Inside Asian Gaming as we launch IAG EXPO – an expansion of the series of events that... more
Focus on Asia: Better late than never
Inside Asian Gaming has in recent weeks been hearing increasing chatter around a possible move by Vietnamese authorities to introduce... more
Focus on Asia: An inconvenient truth
It’s understandable that political observers, academics and members of the public in greenfield jurisdictions would express caution around... more
Focus on Asia: Foreigner-only casinos — Seize the day
I was recently asked by someone working at a foreigner-only casino for my thoughts on the outlook for the Asian gaming industry. That’s... more
Focus on Asia: Knife’s edge
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex journey is at a critical point, with the success or failure of the initiative to be determined by... more
Focus on Asia: The real reason Philippines casino revenues are down
After enjoying a post-COVID surge in gaming revenues at its licensed casinos, the Philippines has hit a rocky patch. In 2024, while the... more
Focus on Asia: The waiting game
Recent rumors suggesting that U.S. private equity giant Blackstone could make a move to acquire Australia’s ailing Star Entertainment Group... more
Focus on Asia: The numbers game
As someone who, by the nature of the job, spends many hours poring over the finer details of revenue forecasts and results, I can’t help... more
Focus on Asia: New Zealand regulatory actions light the way
In the fast-paced world that is the Asia-Pacific gaming industry, it’s easy to overlook the goings on of smaller jurisdictions such as New... more
