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POGO Ban Linked to Dip in Office Occupancy in Metro Manila
September 5, 2024
The vacancy rate for prime and grade A office spaces in Metro Manila decreased to 15.2% in the second quarter of 2024, according t...
100,000 Foreign POGO Workers Face October 15 Visa Downgrade Deadline
August 30, 2024
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced that over 100,000 foreign workers employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (P...
POGO Employee Work Permits Valid Until Yearend
August 28, 2024
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that employment permits for foreign and local workers in Ph...
Will Thailand’s New Prime Minister Pursue Her Predecessor’s Plan to Legalize Casinos?
August 21, 2024
Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is expected to continue pursuing the legalization of casino gaming, a pla...
Macau Casino Sector Sees Growth in Employment and Wages, But Faces High Turnover
August 21, 2024
At the end of the second quarter of 2024, Macau’s casino industry reported a modest increase in full-time employment.
The numbe...
Former Marina Bay Sands executive banned from property reportedly over poaching concerns
August 20, 2024
Andrew MacDonald, the Chief Casino Officer at Resorts World Sentosa, has been banned from entering Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
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Expert Believes POGO Ban Could Attract “Real” Chinese Tourists to PH
August 15, 2024
With the recent ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), there is renewed potential for discussions on easing visa res...
Macau Judiciary Police Repatriate 36 Members to Mainland China; Intensify Crackdown on Money Exchange Gangs
August 14, 2024
The Macau Judiciary Police (PJ) have intensified their efforts against money exchange gangs operating within the region, following...
What You Need to Know About Thailand’s plans to become Asia’s next casino hub
August 13, 2024
Thailand is on the brink of a major transformation as it looks to establish itself as a world-class entertainment and tourism hub,...
PCSO Urged to Consider Using e-Sabong to Offset Revenue Loss from POGO Ban
August 7, 2024
In light of the government's decision to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), a new proposal has emerged to tap into ...