Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi recently stated during an inspection of the country's Gambling Authority that the gambling industry will create over 2,000 permanent jobs by the end of the next fiscal year, providing significant support for economic diversification and youth employment. The Pres
The chairman of the Brazilian National Association of Gambling and Lotteries (ANJL), Plínio Lemos Jorge, in an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, stated that promoting regulated casino operations would significantly boost tourism development and generate substantial revenue for states and m
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai recently defended the government's decision to reclassify poker as a sporting event, clearly stating that this adjustment was made to support the development of international sports events, not to promote the expansion o
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) of Sri Lanka recently approved the import application for casino equipment, with government officials stating that this decision is part of a fiscal strategy to boost tax revenue and accelerate economic recovery.According to Sri Lanka's Daily Mirror, CoPF memb
As the Thai government pushes forward the "Entertainment Complex Act" to pave the way for the legalization of casinos, tourism representatives have voiced their concerns, urging the authorities to reconsider. They warn that hasty legislation amid the current political uncertainty could lead to socia
Chulaphan Amornvivat, the Deputy Minister of Finance of Thailand, recently announced that the government is accelerating the legislation of the "entertainment complex" with the goal of making Thailand one of the top three global entertainment cities within the next five to ten years, alongside Las V
The Tourism Department of Sri Lanka recently warned that foreigners from countries such as Israel, India, Russia, and Ukraine are engaging in business activities on tourist visas, allegedly violating regulations set by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).According to SLTDA policy, fo
The Thai government has recently promoted the "Entertainment Complex Act," which has attracted high social attention. If implemented smoothly, this policy could profoundly change Thailand's tourism industry landscape and national economic structure.On March 27, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved the dr
Thai media reported that a large-scale freezing of Chinese tourists' bank cards recently occurred in the Pattaya area, causing a large number of tourists to rush to banks for emergency cash withdrawals.Several affected tourists stated that their bank cards were suddenly restricted from transactions
Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister Julapan held an investment discussion with Wynn Resorts, a globally renowned integrated resort operator. The two parties had an in-depth exchange on the prospects of developing the integrated entertainment industry in Thailand.Wynn Resorts highly praised Thailand's
Southern Nevada’s tourism industry again reached record levels in visitor spending in 2024, while they spent less on gambling, according to a report from research firm Applied Analysis.The study, on behalf of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reviewing the economic impact of the touris
At the beginning of this year, Brazil finally entered a new era of gambling regulation, and the online gambling market was launched with great fanfare. However, the legalization of physical casinos still faces significant controversy, although recent political and mindset changes indicate that momen
The Thai government has been active recently on the issue of legalizing casinos. On March 27, the Thai Cabinet passed the draft "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act (including legal casinos)", planning to incorporate casinos into large entertainment complexes, with the casino area not exceeding 1
The Thai government is accelerating the legalization process of the gambling industry, with the entertainment complex bill expected to be submitted to the parliament for deliberation on April 9. Despite some opposition, the government remains firm in its push, emphasizing that this is not only to pr
The company that invented Las Vegas’ iconic “What happens here, stays here” advertising tagline is making big changes.Billy Vassiliadis, the owner of 50-year-old R&R Partners since 1994 when he purchased it from political consultant Sig Rogich, is stepping down from day-to-day management of the
In the days leading up to last month’s Super Bowl, something curious happened in Las Vegas: The price of a hotel room crashed. In some of the fancier hotels, you could get a room for under $100. In some of the older hotels, you could get a room for under $50.It was almost as if the Las Vegas of old
