Philippines got rid of POGOs — are PIGOs next?
Philippines Senate President Francis Escudero has called for a review of the inland gaming operators known as PIGOs, saying they
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MGM China seeks billions in loans to fund Macau expansion
MGM Resorts’ Asia unit is looking for billions in loans to grow its presence in Macau...
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Thailand casino bill returning to cabinet for second look
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill continues to make its way through legislative channels. It will return to the cabinet in March,
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Faced with a huge budget deficit, Hong Kong may legalise basketball bets
Hong Kong bettors already wager a huge amount on basketball with illegal sportsbooks. The Chinese SAR is reportedly considering legalising
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Thailand council on casinos: Only millionaires allowed
Thailand lawmakers considering a controversial casino bill have proposed limiting entry to local gamblers with savings of nearly $1.5 million...
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Former Thailand PM warns against casinos, calls proposal “dangerous”
Opposition is mounting to Thailand’s Entertainment Complex bill, which would legalise casinos in the kingdom. Ex-prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, for
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China enlists Thailand to help combat telecom fraud, illegal gambling
In her first visit to China as the prime minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged to support Beijing’s wide-ranging war
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Does Thailand need to double casino size in proposed “entertainment complexes”?
The Thailand ministry of finance wants to amend draft casino legislation to increase gaming floor size to 10% of total
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Thailand cabinet OKs casino bill
The Thailand cabinet has signed off on legislation approving up to five entertainment complexes with casinos. Online gaming may be
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POGOs a lingering threat in the Philippines
Philippine lawmakers are pushing several bills to keep banned offshore gaming operations from sneaking back into the country. Senator Risa