The Controversial Report A report by Bloomberg alleged that the Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, was considering issuing a license for a new casino in Forest City, Johor1. This report claimed that Anwar had met with Berjaya founder Vincent Tan and Genting Group’s Lim Kok Thay to discuss the matter. Anwar’s Firm Stance Anwar Ibrahim, known for …

In a bold bid to ascend the ranks of Asia’s gaming elite, the Philippines is wagering on a grand vision to outstrip Singapore as the region’s second-largest casino hub by the next year. With a flurry of new integrated resorts poised to grace its skyline, the nation’s gaming authority, PAGCOR, is brimming with confidence as it charts a course towards …