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MGM China Aims to Head Expansion into Thailand’s Gaming Industry

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MGM China has rolled up its sleeves to get a foothold in Thailand’s burgeoning gaming industry, confirmed William Hornbuckle, CEO and president of MGM Resorts International.

In a recent earnings call on MGM’s second-quarter performance, Hornbuckle said that “next month, myself and Pansy Ho will be in Thailand looking at that opportunity”.

“That is a venture that we’re interested in. And if we do that, we’ll do it through MGM China Holdings,” he said.

The casino operator’s interest in expanding into Thailand’s US$15.1 billion (MOP121.6 billion) casino market was widely reported back in June.

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said that he had already had a meeting with Pansy Ho, the chair and executive director of MGM China.

According to brokerage CLSA, the Southeast Asian country could launch its first “entertainment complex” in five years’ time, alongside a 17% gaming tax.

That is one year before MGM Osaka, another venture of the MGM brand in cooperation with Tokyo-based consumer credit company Orix, is scheduled to open on loans worth some US$3.4 billion.

In Thailand, casinos are currently prohibited, with legal gambling confined to state-controlled horse racing and the lottery.

However, illegal activities, including soccer betting, underground casinos, and unregulated lotteries, are widespread.

The popular tourist attraction in Southeast Asia has already set a target of at least 40 million foreign visitors for 2024 – almost the same as the pre-pandemic level – with half of it already achieved in the first seven months of the year.

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New Resort & Casino Selects IvedaAI for Intelligent Video Surveillance Ahead of Grand Opening

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Iveda, a global leader in AI-driven video surveillance and smart-city technologies, announced that Subic Sun Development Inc. has chosen the IvedaAI platform as the video surveillance solution for the soon-to-open Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino. IvedaAI was selected early in the build-out to inform camera placement and ensure frictionless integration with future-ready, AI-powered analytics. Located on the former U.S. naval base in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone—a special economic hub that hosts thousands of international and local businesses—the resort will feature 500 guest rooms, a state-of-the-art convention center, a luxury casino and two Accor-brand hotels, Ibis Styles and Mercure, scheduled to open in December 2025.

The decision comes as global resort operators sharpen their focus on safety, service and operational efficiency. The global resort market generated $347 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly $945 billion by 2030, an 18.5% CAGR. IvedaAI’s AI-enabled video analytics will help property staff lower security costs, respond to incidents faster and unlock data-driven insights that boost both guest satisfaction and bottom-line performance.

“Iveda being selected as a premier security and surveillance provider before the first Subic Sun Resort guest ever checks in is a powerful endorsement of our commitment to providing state-of- the-art monitoring technology. By designing camera layouts around IvedaAI’s real-time analytics, Subic Sun can optimize coverage, reduce blind spots, and deliver safer, smoother guest experiences—without a costly equipment overhaul. We expect more ground-up projects to follow this blueprint,” said David Ly, CEO and Founder of Iveda.

Iveda Philippines—Iveda’s joint venture focused on nationwide smart-city deployment—secured the Subic Sun contract and will oversee the on-site rollout. The win represents the team’s first major hospitality project and advances its plan to generate US $3 million in smart-city revenue by FY 2026, building on the broader initiative it announced last year.

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FUN88 Thailand Celebrates 17th Anniversary with 17 Spins, Rewards & Newcastle Match Trip

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FUN88 Thailand, a top online gaming platform, is celebrating its 17th birthday with a special month-long event full of exciting rewards and lucky missions. The promotion, running from June 2 to 30, allows members to win amazing prizes like a 7-day trip to watch a live English Premier League Newcastle United match, a luxury Royal Oak watch, 17 spins for a special Anniversary Badge and many more guaranteed rewards.

With the theme “Play with FUN, be FUN”, FUN88 promises a fun and rewarding experience for all players.

How to take part in FUN88’s 17th birthday to win big:

• BE FUN Lucky Spin: Complete daily or event missions to earn spins. Every spin is a guaranteed win. Grand prizes include a NUFC new season football trip to England, a luxury Royal Oak watch and more.

• Daily Check-In: In the new Rewards Lobby, members who topped up in the past 7 days can check in daily for rewards up to 12,888 THB.

• Top-Up on 8th, 18th, 28th: Get 5 extra spins just by topping up on these special dates.

• Extra Missions: Try missions like Virtual Sports, SOS Insurance Slots, or join “Road to World Cup I” for even more spins.

• Anniversary Badge: Spin the BE FUN Wheel 17 times during the event and get the exclusive 17th Anniversary Badge.

All event details are available on the FUN88 Promotions page.

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BetConstruct Wins “Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year” Award at Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2025

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BetConstruct has won the “Digital Sports Betting Supplier of the Year” award at the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2025, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the gaming industry in the region.

“This award celebrates our collective efforts in building one of the most dynamic and versatile Sportsbook platforms on the market. With over 140,000 pre-match and 70,000 live events monthly, and a flexible integration model (Turnkey, White Label, API), we continue to deliver unmatched value to our partners across all channels. Thank you to GGA Asia-Pacific for this honour, and to each member of our team who contributed to this success. Let’s keep raising the bar,” the Company said.

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