Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Online Gambling Jurisdictions Focus: Vanuatu

Wednesday 14th of August 2024

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Good morning. We continue our exploration of online gambling jurisdictions, this time focusing on the island paradise of Vanuatu. Under a completely revamped regulatory framework, Vanuatu is providing a highly competitive offering for operators now shunned from the Philippines and potentially tired of cumbersome requirements in other classic jurisdictions such as Curacao and the Isle of Man. Meanwhile, Macau operations for Melco are doing well, helping push the company to nearly $1.16 billion in revenue for 2Q24, despite slight drops in the Philippines.

What you need to know

Online Gambling Jurisdictions: Vanuatu emerges as a shining star after its revamped regulatory framework, challenging competitors.
Melco sees strong results in Macau for 2Q24, with mass and non-gaming performing well, despite slight drops in the Philippines.

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