Macau sees European arrivals return to 80% of 2019 levels, prompting the MGTO to strengthen global outreach and deepen cooperation with European travel partners.

Japan

Japan’s Esports industry confronts legal challenges amid gambling ban: Lawyers

Nelson Moura - December 4, 2025

Japan’s booming esports sector is facing a complex web of legal hurdles, as strict gambling laws and regulatory frameworks continue to shape the industry, according to a legal analysis.

UAE

Most of Wynn Al Marjan Island project’s budget already spent or procured – Wynn Resorts

Nelson Moura - December 4, 2025

Wynn Resorts says that some $3.4 billion of Wynn Al Marjan Island's IR budget has already been spent or fully bought out under procurement commitments.

Vietnam

Vietnam’s Sun Group aims to make Phu Quoc Island the next Phuket or Bali

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2025

Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group is intensifying its push to elevate Phu Quoc Island into a leading regional resort destination by coupling aviation expansion with integrated hospitality and entertainment assets.

Thailand

Assets linked to Prince Group among $300M seized in Thai scam network sweep

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2025

Thai police seize hundreds of millions and detain suspects as cross-border scam operations linked to Prince Group face new scrutiny.

Australia

BetMakers enters exclusive 5-year agreement to launch CrownBet

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 4, 2025

Australian wagering market technology supplier BetMakers Technology has entered into an exclusive five-year agreement with Betfair Australia to launch CrownBet.

United States

Brightstar Lottery launches $750M in senior secured notes

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 4, 2025

Brightstar Lottery PLC has announced the launch of $750 million in senior secured notes due in 2033.

Philippines

Direct flights between Brisbane and Cebu launched on Wednesday

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 3, 2025

New direct flights between Brisbane and Cebu have been launched, improving connectivity between the two gaming jurisdictions.

Philippines

“POGO mayor” Alice Guo to be transferred to jail, Lucky South 99 POGO operators facing the music

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 3, 2025

Convicted “POGO mayor” Alice Guo is set to be transferred to jail “within this week”, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

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