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Macau’s tourism industry is forecasting a strong summer season with visitor arrivals expected to increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Hotel and Tourism Industry Association.

The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ordered the blocking of 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling as part of a coordinated effort to combat illegal gambling in the country.

Far East Consortium has announced the conditional grant of 20 million share options to its Executive Directors, Wing Kwan Winnie Chiu and Jennifer Wendy Chiu, daughters of founder, Executive Director and Chairman, David Chiu.

Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment International announced on Wednesday the formation of a joint venture with World Platinum Technologies Inc. (WPT) to develop gaming system platforms and content across the Asia Pacific region.

Fintech Alliance Philippines has announced plans to implement stricter controls on online gambling access through digital payment platforms, joining regulatory efforts to address concerns over gaming addiction and underage participation.

MGM China is projected to gain 0.9 percentage points quarter-over-quarter to reach approximately 16.8 percent market share during the period.

“Thailand needs guts, Vietnam needs consistency, South Korea needs access, and the Philippines could benefit from a marquee investor”, summarizes Yuksel. “For Singapore, the path is clear: it just needs to seize the moment.”

Hoiana Resort & Golf is a $4 billion development project with over 1,200 hotel rooms spread across four luxury hotels. It also features an 18-hole golf course named as one of the Top 100 in the world.

The gold standard. What all gaming jurisdictions look up to. That is what Singapore has embodied in its long journey in the world of casinos. And other emerging jurisdictions look up to it. But has it reached a plateau?

Macau officially refers to its 35 percent tax on GGR as the “special gaming tax.” The updated revenue projections are part of a broader budget amendment introduced by the government and examined by the Assembly’s subcommittee.

The Star said that the new dates for the tournament would be confirmed and announced in the coming weeks, promising the rescheduled event would be “a massive Brisbane Champs.”

Quayle has over 30 years of experience in the integrated resort, gaming, hospitality, and tourism sectors across Australia and Asia, and held various leadership roles, including a tenure as Chief Gaming Officer at SJM Resorts in Macau.

Philippines representative Brian Poe filed a House resolution on Wednesday calling for an investigation into the growing social concerns surrounding online gambling and its impact on Filipino citizens.

As countries across Southeast Asia vie for a piece of the booming casino market, Aydemir Yuksel described in an opinion article shared with AGB that Singapore remains the gold standard.

Hoiana Resort & Golf has appointed David Jorden as Executive Vice President of Gaming.

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently collaborated with its Music Partner, Macao Orchestra, and its Green Partner, Green Future, to host the “GEG Rhythms of Nature Family Workshop” at GEG’s revitalization project, the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards area.

Macau gaming operator MGM China is expected to be the largest market-share gainer among Macau’s 6 casino operators in the 2Q25, according to a recent investment memo from Citigroup analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau.