While the Philippines is hot on the city-state’s heels, Thailand may be a dark horse to watch
SOUTH-EAST Asia is fast cashing in on the casino business.
Whether it is to woo tourism dollars, boost the local economy, create jobs, or stamp out illegal gambling, some Asean economies are playing their best hands as they vie for their slice of the casino pie.
The stakes are getting higher as these regional neighbours attempt to put their own spin on replicating Singapore’s and gambling mecca Macau’s successes in the integrated resorts industry.