Asia

By: Lucas DunnAnti-Gambling Advocates Challenge Thailand’s Lottery Election Promises
Thai anti-gambling coalition warns that lottery election pledges risk worsening gambling addiction, urging parties to adopt responsible policies.

By: Lucas DunnMacau’s Casino Revenue Climbs 24% in January, Signaling Recovery
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.

By: Lucas DunnThai Military Exposes Scam Operations at Cambodia Border
Thai forces uncovered a transnational cybercrime scam network near the Thai-Cambodia border, pledging to secure the area through bilateral talks.

By: Lucas DunnChina Executes 11 Criminals Linked to Myanmar Organized Crime Syndicate
A Wenzhou court sentenced the individuals for homicide, fraud, and running gambling dens linked to Myanmar gangs, resulting in 14 deaths.

By: Lucas DunnMalaysia Plans Legislative Measures to Combat Online Gambling Surge
Malaysia’s Home Ministry is reviewing laws to enhance enforcement and modernize regulations to combat the growing issue of illegal online gambling.

By: Lucas DunnMegaFUNalo Showcases Filipino Culture in New Arcade Game Launch
Bloomberg Resorts Corp has expanded MegaFUNalo with new Filipino themed titles from Gioco Arcade, highlighting local culture and supporting domestic game developers.

By: Lucas DunnTaiwan Charges 35 in NT$30.6B Online Gambling and Laundering Case
Authorities report the gambling ring moved NT$30.6 billion in illicit funds using custom payment platforms to hide transactions to illegal sites.

By: Lucas DunnMacau Hotel Prices Fall 4.7% in December Despite Tourism Boom
In December, Macau saw a 4.7% drop in hotel rates, especially at five-star venues, despite Macau welcoming over 3.58 million visitors.

By: Lucas DunnWynn 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.

By: Lucas DunnMacau'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.