After a six-year absence, the iconic Aussie Millions Poker Series is staging a triumphant comeback at Crown Melbourne from April 24 to May 10, 2026, marking a major revival in the international poker calendar. Previously held to great acclaim through 2020, the tournament experienced an indefinite pause due to the pandemic, regulatory turmoil, and a halt on poker at Crown—factors that eroded its presence long before 2023 rulings formally shuttered the series.
In a strong signal of growth momentum in the Asian gaming security sector, UK-based Synectics plc has announced a US $2.5 million contract to upgrade the surveillance infrastructure at a world-class integrated casino resort in Manila’s Entertainment City. This marks a significant win for the firm’s proprietary Synergy platform and its video surveillance suite, reinforcing Synectics’ foothold in the rapidly evolving market.
A groundbreaking proposal from Macau’s government stands to redefine how tourists—and locals—access healthcare in the world’s largest integrated resort city. Under a new “big health” legal framework currently under public consultation, resorts and hotels that meet strict technical and spatial criteria may soon be permitted to host day hospitals, offering bundled outpatient services right where travelers stay.
In a landmark move on 15 July 2025, New Zealand’s Parliament advanced the Online Casino Gambling Bill with a decisive 83–39 vote in its first reading. Introduced by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden, the bill aims to regulate online casino operations and protect local players from risks associated with unlicensed offshore platforms.
Las Vegas Sands Corp has officially broken ground on the highly anticipated US $8 billion expansion of Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands, marking the start of what is being billed as “MBS 2.0” and a transformative chapter for the city-state’s tourism and entertainment landscape.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 17/07/2025
