Hann Resorts to open Hann Reserve in February 2026, featuring three championship golf courses, luxury homes and education facilities in New Clark City.

Vietnam

Vietnam jails two former officials in $106 million illegal gambling case

Frank Schuengel - November 14, 2025

Two former provincial officials in Vietnam have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a high-profile gambling ring that allegedly handled more than $106 million in illegal bets.

Philippines

Philippines’ cybercrime unit targets 15 influencers over alleged illegal gambling promotions

Frank Schuengel - November 14, 2025

The Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has referred 15 social media influencers to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) for potential prosecution over the alleged promotion of unlicensed online gambling websites.

Australia

Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion scheme linked to improved wellbeing – Study

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

A majority of Australians who have opted to self-exclude from online and phone-based gambling report significant improvements in their quality of life.

Macau

Macau outlines cultural tourism district with three major landmark venues

Viviana Chan - November 13, 2025

Macau announces a cultural tourism district with three landmark venues set across two strategic plots to strengthen the city’s cultural infrastructure.

Macau

SJM’s Casino Casa Real to shut down on November 21st

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

SJM Resorts announced that Casino Casa Real will permanently cease operations at 23:59 on November 21st, following coordination with Macau authorities and the venue’s service provider.

Macau

Macau new Advertising Bill could add exceptions for gaming-related ads

Nelson Moura - November 13, 2025

A newly proposed revamp of Macau's advertising regulations could allow some exceptions to the city's stringent prohibition on gaming-related ads.

Thailand

Thailand extradites alleged online gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

Frank Schuengel - November 13, 2025

Thailand has extradited Chinese national She Zhijiang - accused of building one of Southeast Asia’s largest illicit online gambling and scam empires - to China, ending a two-year legal battle over his deportation.

Philippines

Newport World Resorts sees GGR hit nearly $298M in first nine months of 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - November 13, 2025

The operator of Newport World Resorts, in Manila, has announced that it achieved some $484M in gross revenue during the first nine months of the year, boosted by ‘increased foot traffic’ at the integrated resort.

Macau