The National Immigration Administration of China announced on 3 November 2025 that it will widen its pilot programme allowing mainland “talent” to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macau under more relaxed visa and border-control conditions.
The Jeju Dream Tower casino on Jeju Island has once again drawn attention after posting a dramatic rise in gaming revenue in October 2025. Industry reports indicate the property nearly doubled its year-on-year revenue during the month, a surge driven by steady visitor momentum and robust table-game performance.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that its net income for the first nine months of 2025 reached ₱14.32 billion (approximately US $244 million), marking a year-on-year increase of 49 %.
In a striking show of local engagement ahead of the upcoming 15th 15th National Games — co-hosted by the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao regions — Macau’s six major gaming concessionaires took centre stage during the regional torch relay held on Sunday.
Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, has formally told Xi Jinping, President of China, that Thailand will not legalise casinos or use gambling as an economic stimulus tool. The assurance came during a bilateral meeting at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, and signals a clear shift in Thailand’s policy on entertainment-resort development.
Author: Janice Chew • Monday, 03/11/2025
