Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Small POGO operators go underground as ban deadline approaches

Good morning. It’s the final countdown to 2025, ladies and gentlemen. Until then, 2024 still has something to say, and we have news to bring. Starting the round-up in the Philippines, the POGO ban has led to some impact in employment in Cagayan, while small-scale POGOs are still trying to find ways to avoid the axe until the last minute. In Vietnam, the Corona Resort & Casino announced that it will temporarily suspend Vietnamese citizens from playing starting from Jan 1st. In Cambodia, NagaCorp has decided to terminate its Share Award Scheme due to worsening business performance, as the local government decided to lower e-visa fees for tourists, business visitors and other travelers in 2025. Meanwhile, Macau has inaugurated its new 50,000-capacity outdoor concert venue in Cotai with a star-studded show.

On the radar

• Phu Quoc Corona Casino to suspend local players scheme starting in 2025.
• POGO ban triggers employment crisis in Santa Ana, Cagayan: Report.
• Philippines targets small scale POGOs as ban takes effect in 2025.
• NagaCorp terminates Share Award Scheme, initial grants to lapse.
• Cotai public concert draws 11K spectators at Macau’s new outdoor venue.
• Cambodian gov’t to lower e-visa fees for tourists/business travelers.

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