New terminals at Clark International Airport , not far from Manila , are expected to serve at least 12 casinos in the next several years at the Clark Special Economic Zone
play . This allows the use of the same type of machines used on the casino floor that are connected to the internet so that they can be played online . This is helpful in tapping the market of players transitioning to be online players .” It is expected that the market could see 5,000 machines installed in gaming studios in the next 14 months .
Emerging Products
PAGCOR continues to authorize and regulate new online products . Jade Entertainment expects to introduce Fantasy Esports and Fantasy Basketball before the start of the NBA season next fall . More recently , the regulator allowed sportsbook operators to include live-streaming of international horse racing directly onto set top boxes in retail outlets .
As other Asian markets slowly rebound with the hope of achieving pre-pandemic revenue levels , the Philippines has taken a more aggressive stance . Regulators have recognized the positive economic impact that both brick-and-mortar casinos and online operations have on local and regional economies . Casino and retail gaming operators have responded by investing in their properties and in online solutions .
At one time , Macau was recognized as the center of Asian gaming solely because of its sheer size . The pandemic revealed that size alone is not what determines the strength of a casino industry . Rather , it is the diversity of its gaming products and an industry ’ s ability to meet the needs of the markets that it serves , and equally important is the support of the local and national authorities .
Macau ’ s regulatory authority will continue to limit its casino industry ’ s growth . South Korea will continue to prohibit its residents from entering 16 of the country ’ s 17 casinos . Vietnam will continue to experiment with casinos in remote locations that allow residents to gamble .
Meanwhile , the Philippines continues to expand its suite of wagering products . The center of Asian gaming has shifted , and it is no longer in Macau .
Andrew Klebanow is co-founder and senior partner at C3 Gaming . He can be reached at Andrew @ C3GamingGroup . com .