Philippine technology giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is making waves with its announcement to launch a dedicated iGaming platform in Brazil this coming September. This move marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy as it ventures beyond Southeast Asia into one of Latin America’s largest and most promising online gaming markets.
South Korea’s leading foreigner‑only casino operator, Paradise Co., extended its strong performance into June 2025, posting an impressive KRW 82.0 billion (US $60.3 million) in casino revenue. This marks a slight 0.4 % monthly increase over May and a remarkable year‑on‑year jump of 41 %, underscoring the operator’s momentum into the second half of the year.
New Zealand is taking a significant step towards regulating its online gambling market with the introduction of the Online Casino Gambling Bill, tabled in Parliament on 30 June 2025 by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden. The Bill proposes a framework to auction up to 15 online casino licenses, marking the country's first foray into officially regulated online casino gaming. Van Velden explained the government’s rationale: “My goal is not to increase online gambling—it’s to enable Kiwis to play casino games more safely than they can today”.
Vietnam is taking a bold leap forward with its gaming ambitions. The government has officially approved a US$2.16 billion integrated casino resort in Van Don, Quảng Ninh Province, aiming to transform the area into a world-class tourism and entertainment hub.
South Asia is about to welcome a game-changing addition to its luxury tourism scene: City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a $1.2 billion integrated resort built through a landmark partnership between John Keells Holdings and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, is scheduled to officially open its doors on August 2, 2025. Located in the heart of Colombo, the property marks the region's first fully integrated luxury gaming resort.
Author: Janice Chew • Friday, 04/07/2025
