On March 27, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan chaired a cabinet meeting to formally review and pass the controversial draft of the "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act (including legal casinos)." After four rounds of public consultation, the bill was approved with an 80% support rate and has now o
Recently, the Thai House of Representatives passed a "casino legalization" plan by a large majority, allowing casinos to be set up in large entertainment centers, which is seen as the first step towards local legalization. Recently, the Thai government announced the much-anticipated draft of the ent
The Malaysian government has allocated MYR500m (US$122.1m) to promote tourism in the country.Malaysia.- Analysts atMaybank Investment Bankhave predicted the funds the government of Malaysia has allocated for tourism promotion -MYR550m (US$122.1m) – in its 2025 budget proposal, could quickly bolster
At the beginning of 2025, Thailand has been continuously presenting major events. First was the "Wang Xing crisis," followed by the "tourism exodus."On January 13, before Thailand could resolve its PR crisis, the cabinet under Prime Minister Pei Tongtan took a significant action.They approved a draf
Under recent significant moves in Thai politics, this Southeast Asian country seems to be embarking on a controversial path.According to various media reports in Thailand, on January 13th local time, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan announced during a cabinet meeting that the cabinet had in principle
The draft bill will now be submitted to the House of Representatives for consideration and eventual enactment as law.Thailand.- Thailand prime minister Pateogntarn Shinawatra has today (January 13) announced the country’s cabinet has approved the draft bill to legalise casinos. It will now be headed
On January 13, 2025, the Thai Cabinet approved a controversial bill aimed at legalizing casinos within specific "entertainment complexes."The core goal of the bill is to boost tourism, create jobs, and address the long-standing issue of illegal gambling in Thailand.Core Content of the BillAccording
On January 13, 2025, Thai Prime Minister Pei Tongtan announced that the Thai cabinet has approved the "Entertainment Complex Act Draft" drafted by the Ministry of Finance, which will legalize gambling and casinos in Thailand.This decision not only represents a significant shift in Thailand's economi
Belle Corp, including its recently-delisted unit Premium Leisure Corp, are “well-prepared to explore opportunities” in the Clark casino market in the Philippines, according to a statement issued on Thursday quoting Armin Raquel Santos (pictured), the group’s president and chief executive.“Clark’s st
Macau’s gaming industry is poised for a resurgence in 2025, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) expected to rise as tourism rebounds and casino operators expand their offerings, according to industry analysts and government forecasts. The Macau government has projected a GGR of MOP240 billion ($30 bill
Work is underway to restore Atlantic City’s eroded beaches, with local casinos hailing the long-awaited project as essential for reviving tourism after two seasons of sand-starved summers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leading the $38.2 million effort to widen beaches by placing 1.2 million c
Caesars Entertainment celebrated Tuesday the completion of its $435 million transformation of Harrah’s to Caesars New Orleans. Casino team members and Mayor Latoya Cantrell joined company officials for the celebration, commemorating the historic occasion. The event began outside of the casino on Can
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