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Indonesia targets Philippines, Cambodia to curb online gambling
June 24, 2024
Indonesia mandates network access point (NAP) providers to block internet lines originating from the Philippines and Cambodia alle...
Thai PM suggests legalizing casinos to curb underground gambling
June 24, 2024
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin proposed legalizing casino gambling as a measure to reduce illegal gambling dens, emp...
Malaysia’s regulator: 72% content removals for gambling, scams
June 24, 2024
The nation's internet watchdog, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), emphasized that promotions linked t...
Imperial Pacific owes CNMI government over US$87.5 million
June 24, 2024
Lawyers claim that the beleaguered Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC owes the CNMI government in ex...
Philippine authorities charge “POGO Mayor” with human trafficking
June 24, 2024
Philippine authorities have filed a qualified human trafficking complaint against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo at the ...
Online gambling poses greater money laundering threat than casinos
June 24, 2024
Singapore authorities have rated the threat of money laundering in the nation’s land-based casinos as “moderately high,” but...
China Tourist Numbers Rebounding in Asia, Spending Lags
June 21, 2024
Fitch Ratings projects that by 2024, Chinese outbound travel to Asia-Pacific nations will have returned to 86% of pre-pandemic lev...
Philippine Tourism Soars in 2023, Reaching Record Highs
June 21, 2024
The Philippines' tourism sector achieved its highest-ever year in 2023, accounting for a record 8.6% of the country's GDP.
This t...
Malaysia, China Extend Tourist Visa-Free Travel
June 21, 2024
As a result of extending their visa-free travel policies, China and Malaysia have increased tourism prospects.
Currently, Malaysi...
MGM China Eyes Wellness Expansion in Macau
June 21, 2024
In addition to adding hundreds of new hotel rooms and emphasizing health services, MGM China is considering a major expansion of i...