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Genting Group carries on with expansion plans in Malaysia and Singapore amid Covid-19 pandemic
While the gaming and casino industry has been hit exceptionally hard throughout this whole global health crisis ordeal, it appears the Genting Group is focused on its long term standing rather than the current predicament. One of Asia’s leading multinational...

Australia blocks more gaming websites
The fight for legalized online poker in Australia has been a long winding battle for the last two decades with the government firm on its decision to ban citizens from taking part in the popular sport. Since the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA)’s implementation in 2001...

APT Taiwan 2021 underway; Kun Han Lee wins the opener; Main Event NT$ 2M GTD up next
The last time the Asian Poker Tour held a full blown live festival was nearly one year ago in Taiwan. Immediately after, the world went on a sudden standstill, grounding many land based poker operators due to the novel coronavirus. One of the few places that was able...

WPT Asia-Pacific Championship at NagaWorld set to a later date
2021 seemed like a new year for live poker as clubs began to reopen here and there amidst the continuing global health crisis. Successful yet much smaller live festivals in a number of countries were also welcomed by local players considering the situation. With about...

$2 billion Sydney casino in trouble as Bergin Inquiry deems Crown Resorts unsuitable to hold NSW license
The Crown name, whilst hugely popular for its luxurious and 5-star integrated resorts, has been tainted with a series of high profile cases and legal issues in recent years. Since the publicized arrest of its 18 staff members in 2016, its reputation has been...
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Poker in Vietnam
Poker is legal in Vietnam. Many cities and provinces have established their own clubs, but as poker cash games are generally prohibited, business models are based on tournaments.
Poker in Thailand
Over the past few years, Thailand has become the top spot in Asia for professional online poker players to spend their time, especially during the European/US winter.
Poker in Taiwan
According to a British gambling consultancy, Singaporeans are the second biggest gamblers in the whole world and this is despite very strict laws against gambling in the country.
Poker in Sri Lanka
Since 2009, numerous foreigners have been coming to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean for sightseeing and tourism. In 2010, gambling became officially legalized, aiming, in particular, at casino-starved Chinese and Indians.
Poker in Singapore
According to a British gambling consultancy, Singaporeans are the second biggest gamblers in the whole world and this is despite very strict laws against gambling in the country.
Poker in the Philippines
Poker has boomed in the Philippines especially with PokerStars & Poker King Club making Manila its new home. A greater influx of international poker players are coming in to attend tournaments like the APPT, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT).