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Jeju Dream Tower casino sales surge 97% in November, GKL marks 12.9% rise
South Korea’s gaming sector maintained positive momentum in November, supported by Jeju Dream Tower’s strong performance and a steady uptick at foreigner-only operator Grand Korea Leisure (GKL). Jeju Dream Tower, operated by Lotte Tour Development, recorded a 97 percent year-on-year surge in...
Grand Ho Tram gains massive boost from locals gaming permission, bringing the party from Saigon
Vietnam has radically reshaped its casino gaming landscape, offering a huge opportunity to The Grand Ho Tram by allowing local gaming. While the decision was not entirely unexpected, according to an expert, the repercussions will be profound, and usher in a new wave of play to the geographically...
Genting Malaysia ‘virtually assured’ of getting New York casino license: Maybank
Genting Malaysia’s bid to secure one of New York’s long-awaited commercial casino licenses is gaining momentum, with Maybank analysts saying the group is ‘virtually assured’ of approval in a move that could transform its earnings outlook. New York state is preparing to award up to three...
Jeju Dream Tower’s September casino revenue nearly doubles year-on-year
Jeju Dream Tower’s operator, Lotte Tour Development, reported a sharp increase in financial results for September, with casino revenue reaching KRW52.95 billion ($38.7 million), up 86.3 percent compared to the same month last year, according to its consolidated financial disclosure. Jeju Dream...
Thailand Senate to debate committee report opposing casino bill
Thailand’s Senate is set to debate a committee report opposing the previous administration’s casino-entertainment complex bill on Tuesday, September 23rd. The news comes in updates from the Bangkok Post, noting that the entertainment complex bill, initially advanced under former Prime...
Malaysia government to meet Meta over online gambling ad surge
Malaysia’s Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will meet with Meta executives on September 22nd to address the proliferation of illegal online gambling advertisements on Facebook. According to local news platform Scoop, the meeting comes as the Malaysian government escalates pressure on...
Sun Group officially selected as Van Don $2B casino developer
Vietnam giant conglomerate Sun Group has been officially selected by the Quang Ninh province authorities to develop a $2 billion integrated resort in Van Don that is likely to allow locals to gamble. According to a report by The Investor, the provincial authorities ‘recently issued a document...
Vietnam proposes doubling casino entry levy for locals instead of proof of income
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to increase the casino entry levy on locals by 2-2.5 times instead of requiring proof of income. This comes amongst a trial scheme to allow locals to gamble in specific venues in the country – currently limited to Corona Resort & Casino. The...
Vietnam approves $2B Van Don casino project, local access still pending
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the Van Don integrated resort and casino project in Quang Ninh province, marking a significant development in the country’s gaming landscape. The decision, signed on June 27th, 2025, greenlights an investment of $2 billion for a...
MoF reports on casino businesses’ financial losses
The report outlines that the accumulated revenue from 2019 to 2023 of this project reached more than VNĐ6.4 trillion (US$259.1 million), contributing roughly VNĐ3.8 trillion ($153.8 million) to the State budget. Illustrative photo by VNA The Ministry of Finance has reported on the casino business...most popular
The report outlines that the accumulated revenue from 2019 to 2023 of this project reached more than VNĐ6.4 trillion (US$259.1 million), contributing roughly VNĐ3.8 trillion ($153.8 million) to the State budget. Illustrative photo by VNA The Ministry of Finance has reported on the casino business...
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Indonesia suspends food-aid benefits for 1.49M households flagged for online gambling transactions
The Government Office has just announced the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh about the meeting with leaders of Quang Ninh province on August 31. Regarding the investment policy of the high-end resort and entertainment complex project with casino in Van Don economic zone, the...