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The Philippines<\/strong> and Bangladesh<\/strong> delivered two sharply contrasting developments for Asia\u2019s gaming industry on June 19. While major Philippine integrated resorts strengthened their commitment to community investment and mass-market growth, Bangladesh formally launched its most significant anti-gambling reform since the colonial era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the Philippines, City of Dreams Manila<\/strong>, through the Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation)<\/strong>, completed the rehabilitation of Sunshine Park<\/strong> in Baguio City<\/strong>, a project valued at PHP20 million (US$330,000)<\/strong>. Construction began in March 2025 and was carried out in partnership with the local government of Baguio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The upgraded park features improved walkways, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic areas, enhanced landscaping and the public art installation \u201cLanguage of Photography\u201d<\/strong> by Baguio-based artist Clinton Aniversario<\/strong>. The initiative was supported by Clarence Chung<\/strong>, Chairman of Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation<\/strong> and President of MRP Foundation, who said the project reflects the company\u2019s commitment to creating long-term social value beyond gaming operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kevin Tan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Tan<\/strong>, Chairman of Travellers International Hotel Group<\/strong> and President and CEO of Alliance Global Group<\/strong>, confirmed that Newport World Resorts<\/strong> in Manila will increasingly focus on the mass-market segment<\/strong>, online gaming<\/strong>, hospitality, entertainment and non-gaming attractions, while carefully managing its VIP gaming business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The strategy comes as the Philippine gaming market continues to evolve and coincides with the development of new projects such as Narra Palm Resort and Villas<\/strong> and Westside Resort<\/strong> in Entertainment City, which is expected to open during the fourth quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarique Rahman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Philippines continues using integrated resorts as drivers of tourism and investment, Bangladesh moved in the opposite direction. On 18 June 2026<\/strong>, the cabinet led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman<\/strong> granted preliminary approval to the Gambling Prevention Act, 2026<\/strong>, a bill introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong>, headed by Interior Minister Salahuddin Ahmed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Bangladesh moves to replace colonial gambling law<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The legislation will replace the Public Gambling Act of 1867<\/strong>, ending a 159-year-old legal framework. The bill introduces legal definitions for online gambling, digital betting platforms, electronic wallets, bookmakers, match-fixing and spot-fixing. It also expands criminal liability to individuals and entities that promote, facilitate or provide technological support for illegal gambling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following cabinet approval, the bill will move through legislative review before being submitted to Parliament for final passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Philippines continues strengthening gaming-led tourism, entertainment and economic development, Bangladesh is building one of Asia\u2019s most restrictive legal frameworks to combat online gambling and cross-border betting activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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