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Pacific Online Bets P150 Million on Tony Manguiat's E-Casino
Willy Ocier's Pacific Online invests P150M in Tony Manguiat's HHR Philippines, an e-Casino operator licensed by PAGCOR. A big move into...
Jan 301 min read
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Group Seeks 50k Signatures For Thai Casino Referendum
A campaign is underway in Thailand to gather 50,000 signatures, the requirement to trigger a public referendum on casino legalization....
Jan 302 min read
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Bangkok Port Casino: Thailand’s Rival to Marina Bay Sands?
Government authorities are exploring Bangkok Port as a potential location for a casino, as it moved to legalize the facilities. But for...
Jan 282 min read
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DOLE Job Fair Offers 5K Jobs For Displaced POGO Workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is hosting a job fair to assist workers displaced by the government's closure of Philippine...
Jan 282 min read
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31% Of Vacated Office Spaces In PH From POGOs - Study
POGOs account for 31% of vacated office spaces in the Philippines, contributing to Metro Manila's 19.9% vacancy rate. A recent study by...
Jan 272 min read
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Analyst Macau Gaming Revenue Likely to Surpass Forecasts
Analysts predict Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) will surpass the 2025 target, reaching MOP245 billion. The report cites rising...
Jan 242 min read
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Belle Corp. Announces Resignation of Chief Audit Executive
Belle Corp., developer of City of Dreams Manila, announces the resignation of Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Anna Josefina G. Esteban. ...
Jan 232 min read
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Thailand Official on Casino Law Referendum: "What's the Point?"
For a Thailand official, an appeal for a public hearing on its proposal to build casinos may be redundant. Thailand's government...
Jan 221 min read
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Text Scams Go Underground After POGO Shutdown
Text scams adopt “guerilla operations” after POGO shutdown deadline. Smaller teams now operate independently, says DICT Sec. Uy. MANILA –...
Jan 222 min read
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Gaming Crime Up 28.6% in Macau, Illegal Gambling Targeted
Macau's 2024 gaming crime saw a 28.6% jump in investigations and prosecutions compared to 2023, though still below pre-pandemic levels,...
Jan 212 min read
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Record Lottery Jackpot Sparks Fights, Snake Charms in Malaysia
Lottery fever gripped Malaysia as a record RM121.7 million jackpot drew huge crowds. From long queues to social media stunts and bizarre...
Jan 212 min read
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Melco, SJM Resorts announce salary increases for employees
Joining other Macau gaming giants, Melco and SJM Resorts announce salary increases for staff, effective April 1, 2025, with increases...
Jan 212 min read
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PAGCOR Slashes E-Games Fees By 30 Percent
The Philippines’ gaming regulator announced it was cutting fees for e-games by 30 percent to encourage more operators to register with...
Jan 202 min read
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Macau Recovery To Hinge On Mass Market - Report
Macau's gaming revenue is projected to grow in 2025, but a weak VIP segment is expected to hinder a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels,...
Jan 202 min read
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Flutter Is Headline Sponsor of ICE Sustainable Gambling Zone
Flutter Entertainment will be the headline sponsor of the Sustainable Gambling Zone at ICE Barcelona, the world's biggest gambling...
Jan 172 min read
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How to prepare for 2025: Slotegrator’s tips for operators
How to prepare for 2025: Slotegrator’s tips for operators
Jan 163 min read
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2026 Enactment, Pushback From Crime Rings Await Thai IR Bill
2026 Enactment, Pushback From Crime Rings Await Thai IR Bill
Jan 162 min read
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Macau’s DICJ Plans Major Expansion to Boost Casino Oversight
Macau's DICJ will add 65 staff in 2025, primarily casino inspectors, according to a Legislative Assembly report. This reflects a...
Jan 152 min read
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Casino Giants Eye Thailand’s ฿100B Entertainment Complex Plan
A handful of multinational corporations are looking to build casino resorts in Thailand, according to the Prime Minister’s secretary...
Jan 152 min read
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ICE Barcelona To Hold Counter-Strike Esports Invitational
Top Counter-Strike squads will battle on the iconic ICE Esports Arena stage for the lion’s share of a $25,000 prize pool. The ICE Esports...
Jan 142 min read
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