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Japan Pachinko Industry Projected to Decline Until 2028
Pachinko parlors in Japan are predicted to decrease to approximately 5,900 by 2028, with pachinko and pachinko slot machines dropping to...
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Central Luzon 2023 GRDP Up 6%, Pushes to Veer Away From POGOs
NEDA Regional Director states that the POGO ban presents an opportunity for Central Luzon to shift investments towards productive sectors...
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Energy Firms Projected to Lead Initial Public Offerings in 2025
Okada Manila and Hann Resorts are among the initial public offerings (IPOs) lined up for 2025, says Deloitte Singapore. Financial...
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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House Bill No. 10987 Approved to Ban POGOs in the Philippines
The House of Representatives Committee on Games and Amusement approved House Bill No. 10987 or the Anti-Offshore Gaming Operations Act....
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Macau GDP Grows 4.7% in 2024 Q3, Driven by Gaming Exports
Macau GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year in real terms in the third quarter of 2024, with exports of gaming services up 11.2% from a year...
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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PAGCOR Sends 21K Packages to Typhoon Ofel Victims in Luzon
PAGCOR distributed over 21,000 relief packs to residents affected by Typhoon Ofel in Apayao, Cagayan, Isabela, and Pagudpud, Ilocos...
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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DigiPlus Responds To Report On Buying Casino Plus
DigiPlus clarified that it has “no definitive plans at this time” to purchase its competitor, Casino Plus. DigiPlus, a leading digital...
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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DigiPlus eyes acquiring CasinoPlus: Report
DigiPlus is reportedly setting its sights on acquiring CasinoPlus in a move that could significantly reshape the Philippine online gaming...
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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PH Gaming GGR Grows 37.52% to P94.61 Billion in 2024 Q3
PAGCOR says the electronic gaming sector drove 2024 Q3 growth, with revenues surging over five-fold to P35.71 billion, up from P6.32...
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Macau Forecasts $29.7 Billion in Gaming Revenue for 2025
The Macau government forecasts 2025 gross gaming revenue to reach MOP240 billion ($29.7 billion), signaling continued recovery in gaming...
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Philippine POGO Ban Leads to Global Spread of Illegal Betting
A recent study highlights how the POGO ban in the Philippines has led to the spread of illegal betting operations to new regions. A...
Nov 13, 20244 min read
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Metro Manila Office Vacancy Rate Hits 20-Year High
Metro Manila's office vacancy rate hit 18.2% by Q3 2024, the highest in 20 years, driven by shifting office space needs & POGO ban, says...
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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PH Condo Vacancy Rate Increase
PH condo vacancy rates in Metro Manila rose in Q3 2024, partly due to Chinese nationals leaving ahead of the POGO ban, says Colliers...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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NBI Raids Alleged Hub of Lapu-Lapu City POGO Boss
Authorities conducted a second raid inside the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Brgy. Agus, Lapu-Lapu City. A search...
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Guidelines Could Cut FATF Grey List Countries In Half
Global AML watchdog FATF announces major changes to criteria for placing countries on its "grey list" of nations under increased...
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Macau Government Reaffirms Stance Vs. Online Gaming Concessions
The Macau government has firmly stated that it has no intentions of issuing public concessions for online gaming. The Macau government...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Sam Hou Fai Elected Macau Chief Executive Amid Calls for Change
Sam Hou Fai elected Macau's next chief executive with 394/398 votes, marking a shift from tradition as the first leader born in mainland...
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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POGO Exodus Leads to Increased Vacancies in PH Office Spaces
POGOs vacated 53,000 sq. m of office space in Q3 2024, driven by a government ban linked to criminal activities, according to Leechiu...
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Here’s Why Adele Rejected Residency Show in Macau
Sam Hou Fai, Macau's presumptive Chief Executive, calls for more residency shows in casinos to boost the city's appeal and attract...
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Macau Gaming Revenue Hits 2024 Low; Baccarat Still Leads
Macau Gaming Revenue saw a mix of growth and challenges in September 2024, reflecting the dynamic state of Macau’s gaming industry....
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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