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Nov 15, 2024
Macau Forecasts $29.7 Billion in Gaming Revenue for 2025
The Macau government forecasts 2025 GGR to reach MOP240 billion ($29.7 billion), signaling continued recovery in gaming and tourism. The...


Nov 13, 2024
PH 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 7, 2024
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 5, 2024
PH Condo Vacancies 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...


Oct 25, 2024
NBI Raids Alleged Hub of Lapu-lapu POGO Boss
Authorities conducted a second raid inside the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Brgy. Agus, Lapu-Lapu City. A search...


Oct 21, 2024
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, 2024
Macau Gov’t 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 15, 2024
Sam Hou Fai Elected Macau Chief Exec 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 10, 2024
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 7, 2024
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 2, 2024
Macau Gaming Revenue Hits 2024 Low; Baccarat Still Leads
Macau’s gaming industry experienced a mix of growth and challenges in September 2024. According to the Gaming Inspection and...
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