Category: Gaming

Macau makes unprecedented personnel changes as Wong Sio Chak promoted and André Cheong named Legislative Assembly member Summary The Macao SAR Government announced a surprise reshuffle: Wong Sio Chak, who served ten years as Secretary for Security, has been promoted to Secretary for Administration and Justice. André Cheong, the outgoing Secretary for Administration and Justice, […]

South Korea expects 1M more Chinese visitors via new visa-free policy Summary South Korea introduced a temporary visa-free scheme on 29 September 2025 allowing Chinese tour groups of three or more, organised by government-designated travel agencies, to enter visa-free for up to 15 days. The programme runs until 30 June 2026, and authorities expect it […]

Macau casinos reopen following 33-hour closure due to Super Typhoon Ragasa Summary Macau’s casinos reopened after a 33 hour suspension imposed as Super Typhoon Ragasa reached Signal No. 10 on 24 September. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) coordinated the reopening once conditions eased. This was the first casino suspension in Macau this year and […]

South Korea expects 1M more Chinese visitors via new visa-free policy Summary South Korea introduced a visa-free entry scheme for Chinese tour groups of three or more on 29 September 2025. Groups organised by government-designated travel agencies can stay up to 15 days under the scheme, which runs until 30 June 2026. The government projects […]

New UK Report Underlines the Hidden Dangers of Skins Gambling Summary The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a report highlighting the scale and risks of skins gambling, especially for young people. The research finds dozens of unregulated skin-gambling sites accessible from the UK, with adolescent boys making up a large […]

IGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., honoured following his passing Summary Ernie Stevens, Jr., the long-serving chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), has died aged 66 after a sudden medical emergency in Wisconsin. Stevens served 12 two-year terms as IGA chair and earlier was an elected Oneida Nation councilman. Under his leadership the IGA became […]

Legal gambling in the U.S.: A state-by-state breakdown of casinos, sports betting and online gaming Summary The U.S. gambling market is huge but fragmented: commercial revenue topped US$72bn in 2024 and tribal operations push total industry receipts close to US$115bn. Each of the 50 states (plus DC) sets its own rules, producing a patchwork of […]

1 person dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan church, police say Summary A gunman rammed a pickup truck through the front doors of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, during Sunday services, then opened fire and — police say — deliberately set the building alight. At […]

Nas-Backed Queens Casino Plan Clears Major Hurdle as Jay-Z’s Bid Collapses Summary The Resorts World expansion at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens — a $5.5 billion proposal with rapper Nas as a partner — won unanimous backing from New York’s Community Advisory Committee with a 6-0 vote on 25 September. The plan promises a major entertainment […]

Macau satellite casinos close early as major operators poach marketing teams: Expert Summary Several Macau satellite casinos have opted to shut early ahead of the official December 31 deadline after losing key marketing and public relations staff to larger operators, industry expert Billy Song says. Major casinos have been recruiting whole marketing teams from smaller […]