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Thai anti-gambling coalition warns that lottery election pledges risk worsening gambling addiction, urging parties to adopt responsible policies.

Macau’s GDP grew 7.6% in Q4 2025, followed by a 24% casino revenue surge in January 2026, driven by tourism gains and stronger domestic demand.

Thai forces uncovered a transnational cybercrime scam network near the Thai-Cambodia border, pledging to secure the area through bilateral talks.

A Wenzhou court sentenced the individuals for homicide, fraud, and running gambling dens linked to Myanmar gangs, resulting in 14 deaths.

Malaysia’s Home Ministry is reviewing laws to enhance enforcement and modernize regulations to combat the growing issue of illegal online gambling.

Bloomberg Resorts Corp has expanded MegaFUNalo with new Filipino themed titles from Gioco Arcade, highlighting local culture and supporting domestic game developers.

Authorities report the gambling ring moved NT$30.6 billion in illicit funds using custom payment platforms to hide transactions to illegal sites.

In December, Macau saw a 4.7% drop in hotel rates, especially at five-star venues, despite Macau welcoming over 3.58 million visitors.

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.

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.