The company behind Pennsylvania Skill games, the slot-like machines that occupy much floor space in restaurants and bars, convenience stores, gas stations, retail shopping centers, and grocery markets, says its gaming devices…
Beijing ups duty-free limit for mainlanders visiting Macau
The mainland China authorities announced on Friday that they will raise, with effect from Monday (July 1), the duty-free shopping allowance for mainland Chinese visiting either Macau or Hong Kong. Starting from…
PAGCOR’s Alejandro Tengco to name “former high ranking government official” alleged to have aided illegal POGOs
The Chairman and CEO of Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR says he will soon name a “former high ranking government official” he claims tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses to some…
Recovery of Chinese tourism helps Vietnam’s foreign visitation climb by 58% in 1H24
The number of international visitor arrivals to Vietnam grew by 58.4% year-on-year to more than 8.8 million in the first six months of 2024, including almost 2 million from China thanks to…
China further eases visa restrictions with non-Chinese Macau permanent residents now able to apply for Mainland Travel Permit
Following an easing of the entry tax threshold for mainland Chinese travelers to Macau that was announced on Friday, the Chinese Exit and Entry Administration said Monday that non-Chinese permanent residents of…
Financial Action Task Force says Philippines improving but still on global AML “grey list” for now
Global AML watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) confirmed Friday that the Philippines is still on its “grey list” of jurisdictions under increased monitoring but acknowledged it has taken significant steps…
Star to open AU$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development on 29 August
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has revealed that its long-awaited AU$3.6 billion (US$2.4 billion) Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, to be known as The Star Brisbane, will finally open its doors to the public…
Former Dowinn Group executive Lorraine Koo joins LET Group’s Manila integrated resort
Former Dowinn Group executive Lorraine Koo has joined LET Group’s new Westside City integrated resort project in Manila’s Entertainment City. According to details posted on her LinkedIn account, Koo is now Chief…
Macau GGR down 12% month-on-month to MOP$17.7 billion in June
Macau’s casino operators generated gross gaming revenue of MOP$17.7 billion (US$2.20 billion) in June, up 16.4% year-on-year but down 12.4% compared with the MOP$20.2 billion (US$2.52 billion) recorded in May, according to…
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Megabucks Will Hit on a Casino’s Opening Night
When the Fontainebleau opens to the public at midnight on Thursday, many gamblers, probably wearing their lucky sweaters, will beeline for the nearest free Megabucks slot machine. Once seated, they’ll pull on…