The well-known Philippine casino "Solaire Resort" parent company—Bloomberry Resorts Corporation—announced its financial report, revealing a net loss of 1.4 billion pesos in the second quarter of 2025, a significant reversal from the 1.3 billion pesos profit of the same period last year. The company
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced its financial report for the first half of 2025, with total revenues reaching 59 billion pesos, a 14% increase year-on-year; net income jumped significantly by 64.3%, reaching 10.8 billion pesos. This performance once again consolida
The Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR released data on July 29th, showing that the national gaming revenue reached 214.75 billion pesos (approximately 3.75 billion US dollars) in the first half of 2025, a 26% increase year-over-year, setting a new historical high. Among them, online gaming (e
According to the "Citizen Report", the Tanzanian gambling industry is experiencing an unprecedented digital reshaping. In 2023, the total number of gambling users in the country reached 39.5 million, accounting for about 56% of the total population, with more than 70% of betting activities occurring
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently released data showing that the total gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2025 reached 215 billion pesos, with integrated resort casinos contributing up to 93.36 billion pesos, accounting for about half. These casinos also broug
Las Vegas Sands Corp. President and COO Patrick Dumont recently pointed out that if Thailand wants to become a global powerhouse in entertainment complexes, the key lies in "clear regulation" and "decisive strategy". He stated that Thailand has great tourism potential and investment appeal, but with
Philippine Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen recently criticized the national "double standards" in gambling laws in a ruling, pointing out that the enforcement of the law is class-biased and severely erodes social fairness.The case originated from two men who were charged with gambling for playin
The Philippine gaming regulatory body Pagcor has announced that the revenue from online gambling (e-gaming) in the first quarter of 2025 continued to surge, reaching 51.39 billion PHP, accounting for 28% of the total gaming revenue—online revenue has nearly reached the total annual amount of 2023, b
Preface: Unveiling the Hidden Engine of a CityMacau, a tiny speck of land on the coast of the South China Sea, has created the most astonishing gambling revenue records in the world. It is not only a pilgrimage site for Asian gamblers but also a profit engine built on probabilities, psychology, and
Despite a slight decline in overall transaction volume, New York's online sports betting recorded a record total gaming revenue (GGR) in May 2025, reaching $248.9 million, surpassing the previous high of $247 million set in January this year, achieving a 0.8% month-on-month growth.According to the l
This article combines the article by Fu Jun, the president of the Macau International Design Federation. Although the article was written in 2023 and does not supplement the latest information, it has considerable value for understanding the overview of the Philippine gaming industry to a certain ex
The Dutch gambling regulatory authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that after closing several casino branches in the country, it will refocus on illegal gambling machines.In fact, the recent increase in gambling taxes has led to the closure of many branches, and even large operators like H
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
The co-founder and CEO of the Brazilian Responsible Gambling Association (IBJR), André Gelfi, warns that the illegal market still accounts for about 60% of Brazil's monthly gambling total revenue (GGR).Brazil launched its regulated online gambling market on January 1, ending years of regulatory dela
Greek gaming group OPAP reports that its gaming gross revenue (GGR) for the fiscal year 2024 reached a record €2.3 billion (£1.93 billion/$2.5 billion), thanks to growth in its gaming and igaming sectors.Annual revenue as of December 31, 2024, was 10% higher than the previous year and current record
Regulation of Online Gambling in PortugalIn 2015, Portugal introduced the "Online Gambling and Betting Legal Framework" (RJO), which set clear regulations for operators wishing to conduct online gambling activities both domestically and internationally.The law is enforced by the Gambling Regulation
