India Online Gaming Regulation 2026: The Supreme Court & The Future of RMG
The Supreme Court’s consolidated ruling on the PROGA Act and 40% GST has created extreme uncertainty for Real-Money Gaming (RMG) in India. Discover the strategic content shifts required for survival.
Macau Nov 2025 GGR: Satellite Closures Boost Integrated Resorts
November 2025 GGR surged to MOP 21.09B (~US$2.63B). Strong mass demand plus regulatory-driven satellite closures are accelerating Macau’s shift to integrated resorts and nongaming — with important implications for iGaming and casino stocks.
Macau’s US$19.3B Review – A Market-Signals Brief for Online Operators
Neutral industry brief on possible market signals from Macau’s US$19.3B investment review and what online operators may choose to monitor.
Sri Lanka sets new Gambling Regulatory Authority – Integration Resorts demand rises
Sri Lanka’s new Gambling Regulatory Authority goes live on 1 Dec 2025, centralizing licensing and increasing scrutiny of online play. Practical steps for operators and suppliers.
Macau Shockwave: SJM’s Casa Real Shuts — The Race for VIPs, Cotai Gains, and What Operators Should Consider
SJM’s Casino Casa Real closes 21 Nov 2025. Read a neutral playbook for operators: VIP capture, Cotai consolidation and measured steps.
Bloomberry resorts exits South Korea: A new chaper for Asia’s casino and iGaming market
Bloomberry exits South Korea, selling Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino amid foreigners-only restrictions. The move marks a shift toward inclusive, tech-driven markets across Asia’s casino and iGaming industry.
Thailand Confirms “No-Casino” Policy Under PM Anutin, Shelving IR Plans
Thailand has confirmed a no-casino policy for the current term, effectively pausing IR legalisation and shelving entertainment-complex plans. The stance was conveyed in an APEC bilateral with China’s President Xi, signaling reduced friction over casino tourism and a near-term pivot to non-gaming development (MICE, culture, retail).
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Signals Renewed Casino IR Push — What It Means for MGM Osaka and the Next Two Licenses
Japan’s first female Prime Minister is putting Integrated Resort (IR) casinos back on the national agenda. The new administration is linking IR development to economic growth and tourism, while Osaka’s ~$9B MGM Osaka resort moves toward a 2030 opening. With up to two more IR licenses still available under Japan’s casino law, the race for the next location is reopening.
Macau’s VIP Baccarat Segment Soars in Q3 2025 Amid Junket Industry Shake-Up
VIP baccarat roared back in Q3 2025, up 29.1% to MOP 16.89B as Macau’s GGR rose 12.5%. Operators face higher compliance costs but stronger premium play and stable mass demand.
Thailand loot box regulation: casinos on hold
Thailand’s casino push has cooled after a Senate rejection, but lawmakers are moving on a Games Act that regulates loot boxes and randomized rewards. The article explains what changed, the 2025 timeline, expected compliance steps, and implications for operators in APAC.