Global Analysis of the Traditional Online Gambling Market: From European Origins to Global Expansion
I. Europe: The Birthplace of Modern Gambling IndustryAs a template for global gambling regulation, Europe has nurtured the most mature online gambling ecosystem. The UK, as an industry pioneer, enacted the Gambling Act in 2005, establishing the Gambling Commission (now renamed as Gambling Commissio
Okada Manila Casino's Q1 2025 gambling revenue fell by 11% year-on-year, significantly dragged down by VIP business.
In the first quarter of 2025, the total gaming revenue of Okada Manila, a comprehensive resort in Entertainment City, Manila, Philippines, recorded 7.81 billion pesos (approximately 137 million US dollars), a year-on-year decline of 11.1% and a decrease of 13% from the previous quarter (8.98 billion
Has there been a new breakthrough in the Guo Congyuan case? It is reported that two Chinese men were arrested at the Solaire Casino, and the ransom is suspected to have been laundered through the "Jiuding VIP Room".
According to sources close to law enforcement, Philippine and Chinese joint law enforcement officers raided the famous Solaire Casino in Manila on the evening of April 9th, and took away two Chinese men on the spot. The two are suspected to be key figures involved in money laundering related to the
The list of nominees for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Global Game Awards has been confirmed and will be announced at the SiGMA Asia Summit in Manila, Philippines.
After a detailed review of all the nominations submitted by various companies earlier this year, as well as recommendations from industry advisors and experts, the shortlist for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Global Gaming Awards has been finalized."The past 12 months have been eventful for the gaming indus
SBC shares details of the Latin American conference, SBC Americas Summit will focus on the development of the Latin American market.
USA - The leading global industry summit organizer SBC announces that the inaugural SBC Summit Americas will be held from May 13 to May 15 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event innovatively combines the original SBC North America Summit with the SBC Latin A
Does Nigeria have the largest gambling market in Africa?
Nigeria has a population of over 200 million, a significant portion of whom are deeply entrenched in the gambling sector, making it easy to assume that Nigeria has the largest gambling industry in Africa.But is this really the case?Nigeria is one of the top three gambling nations in Africa, with So
Manila Dream City's "Ten-Year Itch": Macau Casino Tycoon Group to Withdraw Investment?
Ten years ago, Lawrence Ho, son of Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho, teamed up with Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. to create City of Dreams Manila (COD Manila), turning it into a dazzling new star in the Asian gaming industry. Today, ten years later, there are reports that Melco Resorts & Ent
Thailand's Gaming Industry New Bill: A Crucial Cabinet Review in February
The draft of the "Game Industry Act" is scheduled to be submitted for cabinet review after the public hearing next month. The act is expected to be implemented by the end of 2025.Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, the chairman and CEO of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), stated that the law aims
The revolution in customer service in betting houses: challenges and opportunities in Brazil
With the regulation of the betting sector in Brazil, houses can no longer offer welcome bonuses, requiring new strategies to attract and retain customers. Investing in customer service, with personalized, multichannel, and educational support, is essential. This is the context of the article by Andr
The End of Border Casinos? Thailand Bets on Gambling Industry, Southeast Asian Gaming Market Competition Intensifies
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) resort in Singapore was eerily quiet, with almost no one in the casinos, hotels, and shopping centers, causing the tourism industry to come to a standstill.Today, Singapore's economy has fully recovered. Marina Bay Sands and Resorts Wo
G2E Asia and the Asian Investor Relations Expo will expand their exhibition space by 50% at the 2025 Macau Expo.
After successfully hosting the 15th edition in 2024, G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo will return to The Venetian Macao from May 7 to 9, 2025.The organizers announced: "With strong support from the Macao SAR Government and key industry players, this event will once again promote growth and innovation
ThrillTech, with its award-winning products, enters the Dutch market for the first time.
ThrillTech has been certified to offer its B2B top prize products in the regulated Dutch market, marking the expansion of its business in Europe.This certification allows the supplier to provide its cumulative prize solutions to operators within the regulated Dutch gambling industry.Benjamin Bradtke
A video helps you understand the impact of MICA regulations on the gambling industry.
Macau's gambling total revenue declined for the first time in two years, marking the first decrease since 2022.
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau has submitted the statistical data for December, announcing the complete results for the entire year.This marks the first annual decline in total gaming revenue (GGR) in two years.In 2023, the gross gaming revenue was 18.6 billion Macau patacas
The road back to the Philippines is closed; do you regret coming to Thailand? What is the future of the gambling industry in Southeast Asia?
In 2024, as various countries scrutinize, policy changes or industry shifts, many gambling employees and bosseshave moved from the Philippines to Thailand, Dubai, Cambodia, and other countries, and some even hope that one day they can return to the Philippines to continue their unfinished "dream" g
