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Senator Calls for New Inquiry into Banks’ Handling of Suspicious Transactions Linked to POGO Industry, Highlighting Multi-Billion Peso Scandal

In a recent development in the ongoing investigation into the Philippines' Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) industry, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed a new...

Record-Breaking Traffic: Macau Hits 150 Million Departures and Arrivals in 2024

Macau has seen an unprecedented surge in travel activity this year, with the Public Security Police Force (PSP) announcing that the total number of...

Interblock Acquires Zuum: Strategic Move to Expand Global Market Reach and Enhance Product Offerings

In a notable development within the electronic table games (ETG) sector, Interblock has announced its acquisition of Zuum, a prominent manufacturer specializing in Class...

Over 19,000 Filipino Workers Displaced by IGL and POGO Closures to Be Supported Through Special Job Fair

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines is stepping up its efforts to assist nearly 20,000 Filipino workers displaced by the...

MGM Resorts International: Financial Stability and Global Expansion Opportunities

MGM Resorts International, a major force in the global gaming sector, is strategically positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities worldwide. Recent Financial Activities In a strategic...

Major Revamp for Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport: Php170.6 Billion Upgrade Plan

Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is undergoing a massive transformation with the official handover to the New NAIA Infra Corp (NNIC) as part...

Macau Government Blocks 36,000 Illegal Gambling Websites in H1 2024: A Coordinated Crackdown on Cross-Border Crime

In the first half of 2024, Macau's government launched a significant crackdown on illegal online gambling, blocking approximately 36,000 illegal gambling websites. According to...

Macau Sees 61.8% Rise in Gaming-Related Crime as Tourism Surges

As Macau’s tourism sector rebounds, the city’s Office of the Secretary for Security has reported a notable uptick in gaming-related crime, presenting a complex...

Cambodian Union Leader Chhim Sithar Vows to Continue Historic Strike at Nagaworld Casino Despite Two-Year Imprisonment and Financial Challenges

Chhim Sithar, a prominent union leader in Cambodia, has made it clear that she and her fellow workers will continue their strike against NagaWorld,...

Rising Crime Rates in Macau’s Gaming Sector: 2024’s First-Half Statistics

In a recent announcement, the Office of the Secretary for Security of Macau revealed a significant increase in crime rates related to gaming and...

Cambodia’s Gaming Equipment Regulations: Deadline Approaches as FIRM 614 Takes Center Stage

Cambodia’s casino industry is on the cusp of a major transformation due to new regulations affecting the registration and operation of gaming equipment. With...

Macau’s Gaming Sector Sees 90.35% of Mid and Senior-Level Roles Filled by Local Workers

In the first half of this year, the percentage of local workers occupying mid and senior-level positions within Macau’s six major gaming concessionaires has...

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