Senate committee in Thailand rejects casino bill, but legislation could return
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill, suspended after the impeachment of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, could return to the front burner under certain conditions...
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Wynn Resorts’ UAE casino to open in March 2027
Wynn Resorts’ newest integrated resort continues to rise on Al Marjan Island, preparing to offer the first casino in the
Marjorie Preston
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Travellers International to break ground on two Philippine IRs in 2026
Philippines billionaire Andrew Tan of Travellers International Hotel Group is “right-sixing the market” with smaller casino resorts outside Metro Manila...
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Thailand’s new PM says no casinos while he’s in office
Anutin Charnvirakul, newly elected prime minister of Thailand, opposes the Entertainment Complex Bill advanced by his predecessor and says he
Marjorie Preston
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Does PM’s ouster mean the end for Thailand casinos before they even begin?
Former Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was chief supporter of the kingdom’s Entertainment Complex Bill, which now has an uncertain
Marjorie Preston
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Macau rally continued in August with strongest GGR since pandemic
August was the strongest month for gross gaming revenue in Macau since Covid-19. Easing tensions between the US and China
Marjorie Preston
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Tourism analysts: South Korea casino industry overdue for an overhaul
South Korea tourism and hospitality leaders are assessing ways to build the casino industry amid rising competition across Asia...
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Researcher: Sri Lanka gaming regulator lacks credibility, autonomy
Weeks after Sri Lanka’s first casino opened, lawmakers have approved legislation to form a gaming regulatory agency. But a researcher
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Philippines iGaming operators establish PlaySafe Alliance, a responsible gambling initiative
As Philippines lawmakers debate the impact of online gaming, 19 licensed operators have formed the PlaySafe Alliance to promote responsible
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Donaco shareholders OK buyout
Donaco International stockholders have approved a buyout of the Asian casino operator by a Hong Kong-based investment fund, On Nut
