One Typhoon, Two Different Impacts: What Super Typhoon Ragasa happened to Philippines and Macau’s Casino?
Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Macau and the Philippines with very different results. Macau executed a 33-hour casino shutdown but still posted +6% YoY GGR and expects strong Golden Week demand. Northern Luzon faced flooding, landslides, fatalities, and widespread outages. This analysis explains Super Typhoon Ragasa’s track, resilience factors, and demand timing that shaped the two outcomes.
Southeast Asia’s iGaming & Casino Landscape in 2025: Growth, Risks, and Regulatory Crossroads
Southeast Asia iGaming map: updated regulation, licensing, taxation, and risk across Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia—growth opportunities for operators and providers.
Japan to enforce full ban on offshore online-casino promotion from 25 September 2025
Japan has amended its gambling addiction law to outlaw offshore online casino promotion. From September 25, 2025, the National Police Agency will request takedowns of ads, affiliate links, influencer content, and websites targeting Japanese players.
Thailand Casino Legalization Halted After Prime Minister Removal: What It Means for iGaming
Thailand’s plan to legalize casinos has been halted after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed by the Constitutional Court. The Entertainment Complex Bill was withdrawn, and new PM Anutin Charnvirakul has shifted the focus away from casino reform, leaving investors to look at other Asian markets.
South Korea Casino & Integrated Resort Industry 2025: Record Revenues, Jeju Dream Tower Leads
The South Korea casino and integrated resort (IR) industry in 2025 is breaking records. Jeju Dream Tower overtakes Paradise City with KRW 43.4B revenue in July, while Kangwon Land delays expansion to 2028. Policymakers debate IR reforms as Japan’s MGM Osaka looms.
India Bans Real-Money Gaming: What It Means for the iGaming Industry in 2025
India has outlawed real-money gaming with its 2025 Online Gaming Bill. From Dream11 to MPL, discover the ban’s impact, legal debates, and future strategies.
Philippines iGaming 2025: payments clampdown, policy reset, and a push for safer play
The Philippines iGaming payments regulation is undergoing a major reset. BSP ordered banks and e-wallets to cut gambling links within 48 hours, while new draft rules propose daily caps, short transaction windows, and stricter AML/KYC. With the Senate weighing tougher options and operators forming the PlaySafe Alliance, the payments clampdown signals a new era for the country’s iGaming ecosystem.
Macau Casino Market Sees Strong Growth Amid Satellite Casino Closures
Macau’s casino industry is showing impressive growth despite satellite casino closures. July 2025 marked a 19% year-on-year GGR increase — the highest since COVID-19 — supported by a stronger renminbi, recovering tourism, and structural reforms reshaping the gaming landscape.
Macau Satellite Casino Shutdown Begins with Grandview Closure – What’s Next for the Industry?
Thailand casino market outlook signals major growth. With $9.1B potential, it may soon rival Singapore’s industry and attract top global operators.
Thailand to Overtake Singapore? Casino Market Outlook, Locations & Legislation
Thailand casino market outlook signals major growth. With $9.1B potential, it may soon rival Singapore’s industry and attract top global operators.