The Royal Turf Club of Thailand, a sports club with historical ties to Thailand’s military and monarchy, is said to be interested in investing 200 billion THB ($5.88 billion) in an “entertainment complex.” The report, whose project is titled Royal Siam Haven, mentions that the proposed plan has a racetrack, a six-star hotel, a golf
A former Jeju casino executive has been jailed for 16 months in court for allegedly fabricating the results of a social impact survey submitted to transfer the existing Jeju casino license to the newly built Jeju Dream Tower Resort in 2021. Kim Woong was the CEO of LT Casino, which used to use the casino
After the first training camp in Amman, Jordan, the Palestinian national team moved to Malaysia on Wednesday and conducted its first training camp at the second camp site on Wednesday. The PFA said that the team has started official training sessions to prepare for the World Cup qualifying match against South Korea. The Palestinians, who
Fresh side betting options for baccarat play, known as “Small 6/Big 6” introduced to the Macau market, are now widespread across all major properties pushed by six casino operators across Kotai and downtown Macau following GGRAsia’s recent site confirmation. The Small 6/Big 6, a variant of the Lucky Six seen in Macau casinos, pays a
Macau’s casino bulk market segment, including slot machines, generated revenue of just under $43.12 billion ($5.36 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, accounting for 76.4% of total gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly $56.43 billion in the period. That’s information about Macau’s casinos, according to data released on Tuesday by the Game Inspection Coordination Bureau,
Kangwon Land, the operator of Kangwon Land (pictured), the resort where the country’s only casino is open to locals, said Friday its second-quarter net profit rose 64.2 percent year-on-year to 149.8 billion won (US$107.9 million). On a sequential note, second-quarter net profit rose 59.5 percent from 93.9 billion won in the opening quarter of 2024.
The “risk from China” casts a shadow over Son, who was struggling to make a comeback. With the news that the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has started disciplinary action against Son, it is uncertain whether Son will return to the national team or play in the K-League. Despite the departure of key players, Suwon FC,
A total of 60 elementary students of Korean heritage living in Japan participated in a summer camp in Seoul, where they explored the Korean language and culture, according to the Overseas Koreans Cooperation Center (OKCC), Tuesday. The 10-day camp concluded on Monday with a farewell ceremony at Seokyeong University in Seongbuk District, Seoul. The OKCC,
Korea’s major terrestrial broadcasters are believed to have suffered losses while covering the 2024 Paris Olympics, while domestic streaming services have seen a significant increase in users. Hana Securities analyst Lee Ki-hoon said in his report released Wednesday that SBS, one of the three major broadcasters, is expected to post at least 10 billion won
Mercedes-Benz is losing its iconic reputation for luxury, even after the scandal-tainted carmaker belatedly disclosed its list of battery partners. The company has opted for less-popular Chinese batteries for several models in its high-end electric vehicle (EV) lineup. A number of other carmakers here and abroad are moving to make the information public amid escalating