Asia

Spectacular fireworks display over Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah celebrating New Year’s Eve
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Al Marjan Island to Feature Wynn Oasis Staff Residential Campus in UAE

The campus will house over 7,000 staff, about 80% of the resort’s workforce, as a self-contained village near Marjan Island and Wynn Boulevard.
Industry
Macau casinos at night, panoramic view
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau's Shift to General Public Players Linked to Rising Gambling Issues

According to the DICJ, applications for casino exclusion surged by 67.9% last year, reaching 952, with self-exclusions rising by 74.3% to 828 cases.
Industry
Night view of Sapporo city skyline, Hokkaido, Japan, with illuminated buildings and streets
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hokkaido Initiates Debate on Casino Resort Policy After First Approval

The national government has finished public consultations on the next IR application, while Hokkaido submitted documents urging tailored resorts.
Industry
Stunning night skyline of Bangkok with illuminated skyscrapers and city lights
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Pheu Thai Party Moves Away from Casinos to Promote Wellness Tourism

Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat stated that land once earmarked for casinos will now be developed into health and medical hubs.
Industry
Macau police car parked along city street in 2012
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Probes Fake US$3.6 Million VIP Investment Scam by Hong Kong Pair

Macau police ID Hong Kong Luo, 69, and Yang, 48, for promoting a fake NAPE casino ‘opportunity’ to an investor met years ago during visits.
Legal
Blueprints and a MacBook
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Central Vietnam’s Hoiana Plans $1B Resort Expansion with MICE Facilities

Following Da Nang talks, developers commit $1 billion to Phase II, featuring 1,000+ 5-star rooms, 198 villas, a family zone, and a golf academy.
Industry
MGM Cotai
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

MGM China and Melco Continue Tradition of Discretionary Staff Bonuses

MGM China and Melco award about 96% of employees an extra month’s salary for 2025 work, continuing Macau casino’s annual year-end bonus tradition.
Financial News
Roulette Wheel and Casino Chips
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Lotte’s Jeju Dream Tower 2025 Casino Sales Jump 62% to US$330 Million

Jeju casino sales surged 62% to KRW476B (US$330M), driven by a 54% visitor spike to 590,000, per unaudited Korea Exchange filings and operator data.
Financial News
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Grand Ho Tram Casino Offers Access to Vietnamese Nationals with VND Bets

The Grand Ho Tram began welcoming Vietnamese players under government approval, becoming Vietnam’s second casino that locals can access.
Industry
Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau 2025 Tourism Hits Record 40.06M Visitors, Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

Macau’s 2025 visitors hit 40.06M, exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 654k with 14.7% annual growth, thanks to the year-end travel surge.
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