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Thailand Flip-Flops, Keeps P77M Deposit For Casino-Goers
Thailand’s Finance Ministry plans to revise the Entertainment Complex Bill, proposing strict financial entry requirements for locals. The...
Mar 72 min read
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Thailand drops P78M Casino Entry Requirement for Locals
Thailand has revised its casino policy, removing the P78 million (50 million baht, USD 1.5 million) deposit rule for locals. Instead,...
Mar 42 min read
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Thai Casino Rules May Encourage Illegal Gambling—Official
Thailand Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat warns that high bank balance rules for casino entry could drive Thais to illegal...
Mar 32 min read
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Two Gaming Zones? Fast Facts About UAE’s First Casino
Wynn Resorts unveils two gaming zones at UAE’s first casino, Wynn Al Marjan Island, featuring a grand casino and an exclusive sky gaming...
Feb 282 min read
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DigiPlus Taps Former British Consul As Head Of Brazil Office
Philippine-owned DigiPlus strengthens its Brazil expansion with the appointment of former British consul and iGaming expert Graham Tidey...
Feb 282 min read
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Thailand's Casino Plans Worry Philippine Gaming Chief
PAGCOR head Alejandro Tengco warns that Thailand's casino legalization efforts pose a significant threat to the Philippine gambling...
Feb 272 min read
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453 Arrested As Philippine Authorities Seize Another POGO Hub
Police raid an illegal POGO hub in Pasay City, arresting 453 people, including 401 foreigners. Philippine police conducted another large...
Feb 272 min read
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PAGCOR Warns Public About Scammers Posing as Officials
After warning about a fake website, PAGCOR is now alerting the public about scammers impersonating its top officials to commit fraud....
Feb 261 min read
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PAGCOR Warns: Fake Website On The Loose, Take Caution
PAGCOR warns against a fraudulent website, www.pagcorphilippines.com , which falsely claims to issue gaming licenses. A Philippine gaming...
Feb 252 min read
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China’s Crackdown Crushes 10,000 Gambling Cases
China reports a sharp decline in rural gambling following a nationwide crackdown, resolving over 10,000 cases and dismantling illegal...
Feb 211 min read
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Can Macau’s Casinos Survive Asia’s Rising Competition?
Macau faces rising economic challenges as regional competition grows. Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai stresses the need for diversification...
Feb 202 min read
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PAGCOR Vows Continued Support to Special Class BPOs
PAGCOR Chairman Tengco lauds SCBPOs for creating thousands of Filipino jobs & attracting foreign investment. The agency pledges...
Feb 192 min read
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Thailand’s Casinos Aimed At Foreigners, Not Locals
Thailand is pushing forward with its controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, but the focus is clear: attracting foreign tourists, not...
Feb 192 min read
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Macau's Gaming Revenue Normalizes After CNY Surge JP Morgan
Is Macau's gaming revenue back to normal after Chinese New Year? JPMorgan's report suggests so, with February GGR projected at...
Feb 192 min read
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Thailand’s Casino Plan Locals Need PHP80M to Enter
Thailand proposes strict entry requirements for its planned casinos, including a 50 million baht (around P80 million) financial threshold...
Feb 182 min read
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Thailand Seeks Public Input on Casino Bill in Online Hearing
Online public hearing underway for Thailand's Entertainment Complex Bill. The OCS is gathering feedback on the proposed legislation,...
Feb 182 min read
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PCSO Eyes For Level 3 Certification From World Lottery Body
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) aims for Level 3 certification from the World Lottery Association. The Philippine...
Feb 172 min read
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DigiPlus Sets Record Straight on P3B Budget Allocation
DigiPlus clarifies its 2025 CAPEX plans, allocating P2.5B-P3B (USD$43M-USD$52M*) for maintenance and Brazil investment, excluding funding...
Feb 172 min read
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ICONIC21 Adds Dragon-Themed Game To Growing Slot Portfolio
ICONIC21, the in-demand provider of premium live games and casino content, has continued the Chinese New Year celebrations with the...
Feb 132 min read
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Yellow Bat To Make Brazil Debut Via SBC Summit Rio
Yellow Bat will make its debut at the SBC Summit Rio 2025, marking its first entry into the Brazilian market. In this festive season,...
Feb 132 min read
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