A three-vehicle collision involving a concessionaire shuttle bus and two large trucks injured about 30 people in Macau on Monday afternoon. The collision, which occurred on Estrada de Pac On near Taipa,…
Indonesia establishes multi-agency taskforce to crack down on online gambling
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Kominfo) has revealed plans to establish a task force to combat online gambling, a pastime that remains completely illegal nationwide. In a statement, Kominfo said…
SJM says 20% increase in mandatory non-gaming investment “manageable and reasonable”
A 20% increase in the amount Macau’s concessionaires must invest into non-gaming initiatives and facilities regarded by SJM Resorts as “manageable and reasonable”, the company says. The mandatory increase over and above…
Hard Rock, Royal Caribbean Unveil Loyalty Program Agreement
Tribal casino giant Hard Rock International and Royal Caribbean Group on Friday announced a wide-ranging agreement pertaining to members of both companies’ travel and leisure loyalty programs. Members of the Unity by…
LOST VEGAS: The Strip’s First Fountain Show
“Carmen Miranda, Danny Thomas, and other big entertainers here are being upstaged by a new star that dances, is pretty, but has no sex appeal,” read a wire story by United Press…
Group repeat entry to Macau via Hengqin feasible from May 6
With effect from May 6, a number of visa-policy easing measures take effect for mainlanders wanting to visit Macau. They include the possibility of multiple entries between Macau and Hengqin for individuals…
Premium Leisure 1Q share of gaming revenue nearly halved
Philippine-listed Premium Leisure Corp reported net income of just under PHP279.5 million (US$4.9 million) for the first quarter of 2024, down 55.3 percent from a year ago. Premium Leisure is an investor…
Genting Malaysia denies discussions around alleged Johor casino license
The two companies alleged to have been involved in discussions around the potential development and operation of a new casino project in the south of Malaysia, including the nation’s only current casino…
PAGCOR sets new quarterly income record of US$437 million in 1Q24 as E-games, licensed casinos surge
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR reported Sunday an all-time record in income from gaming operations of Php25.24 billion (US$437 million) for the three months to 31 March 2024, representing a 42.6% year-on-year increase…
Beijing announces faster visa processing, multiple entry policy and extended stays for mainland travelers to Macau
China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced a series of measures aimed at expediting the entry and in some cases extending the length of stay of mainland citizens to Macau and Hong…