After a detailed review of all the nominations submitted by various companies earlier this year, as well as recommendations from industry advisors and experts, the shortlist for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Global Gaming Awards has been finalized."The past 12 months have been eventful for the gaming indus
IntroductionIn recent years, the online iGaming market in Asia has expanded rapidly, with the Philippines and Thailand as important gaming markets in Southeast Asia. Despite adopting different regulatory models, their geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and complementary market demands h
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
Recently, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Julapan, detailed the casino ratio regulations in the "Comprehensive Entertainment Venues Draft" during an interview at the Prime Minister's Office.He stated that the draft does not specify the casino ratio, as it aims to avoid excessive
The Thai Ministry of Finance has requested the Council of State to revise the currently deliberated Entertainment Complex Act to increase the maximum area allowed for gambling within each complex from the initially set 5% to 10%.According to the Bangkok Post, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornviv
The Philippines and Thailand have signed a five-year tourism cooperation agreement aimed at promoting joint development in tourism and the hotel industry.This agreement is seen as a milestone, with the goal of strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector and further promoting cross-border exchang
Mr. Pakorn Nilpraphan, Secretary-General of the State Council, revealed at the Governor's House that the draft bill for the operation of integrated entertainment venues (the "Bill") has begun to be deliberated.The progress of the bill aligns with the government's policy objectives, aiming to create
The Thai government has recently proposed a highly discussed plan to legalize casinos and cleverly package them as comprehensive entertainment projects, sparking widespread social discussion and controversy.Behind this bold plan is a proposal by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to legalize o
With the Thai government's approval of the "Entertainment Complex Business Act" draft on the 13th, the process of legalizing gambling in Thailand has officially taken a crucial step forward.This bill not only promotes a major transformation in Thailand's entertainment industry but also sets a new be
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra defended the government's entertainment complex bill, pointing out that the controversial casinos only hold a 10% stake in each venue, while a Democrat Party member accused the Pheu Thai Party-led government of attempting to establish a "sin economy."Thaksin
In 2024, the Asian gambling industry experienced a sustained "migration tide" of gambling personnel.From the Philippines to Thailand, and then from Thailand to Dubai, why do these practitioners repeatedly choose to relocate? Is it the result of tightening policies, or the predicament of the industry
As the Philippine government completely bans offshore gambling (POGO) operations, a large number of gambling practitioners and related industry personnel are forced to look for new survival spaces.As an important country in Southeast Asia, Thailand has become the preferred destination for these "wil
As the Philippine government intensifies its crackdown on illegal online gambling, along with the recent issuance of a comprehensive ban on POGOs, the Philippines has almost become inhospitable for gambling operations.In this environment, many gambling groups have withdrawn from the Philippines in s
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