Asian casinos are cashing in on tourists from mainland China, where gambling is illegal.
Macau is the world's top casino market, and Casino Lisboa is one of the most well known casinos in the city. Credit: Sean Pavone, Shutterstock
In this week’s cover story, we introduce readers to NagaWorld, a casino complex in Cambodia that is booming thanks to Chinese gamblers. And it’s not the only one; since casino gambling is illegal in mainland China, casino developments in a number of China’s border countries are all vying for Chinese clientele.
Covid-19 has caused many brick-and-mortar casinos to temporarily close, but a few countries, like the Philippines, have also seen a rapid expansion in offshore gaming operators ru
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