Genting Singapore sees difficulty in committing high capex if Thai casinos mainly foreigner-only

This week’s revelation that Thailand is looking to exclude local players by imposing a requirement for Thai nationals to hold ...

Phuket authorities arrest 15 for gambling in abandoned shopping mall

Council of State says revised bill aims to prevent locals from entering Thailand’s casinos

by Newsdesk

20/02/2025

The secretary-general of Thailand’s Council of State, Pakorn Nilprapunt, said Wednesday a recent revision to the draft entertainment complex bill ...

Sri Lanka approves free visas for visitors from seven countries in bid to boost tourism, revive economy

Sri Lanka to increase casino collection levy, entry fee for locals under critical 2025 budget

by Newsdesk

19/02/2025

The Sri Lankan government has announced an increase in the gross collection levy it charges licensed casinos from 15% to ...

Thailand casino regulator to be based in Bangkok as governance structure outlined

Latest revision to Thai casino bill would require locals to have US$1.5 million in fixed deposits for entry

by Newsdesk

18/02/2025

A new draft regulation would require Thai nationals to hold at least TBH50 million (US$1.5 million) in fixed deposits for ...

IEC issues profit warning on widened losses through December 2021

IEC hires contractor to enhance facilities, expand gaming floor under first stage of US$1 billion Manila resort plan

by Ben Blaschke

17/02/2025

Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp (IEC) has engaged a contractor to begin expansion and redevelopment works – including a significant increase ...

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