Season three of HBO’s “The White Lotus” debuts next month, and with the critically acclaimed comedy-drama series set in Thailand for its tertiary anthology, a major casino operator in Asia thinks the program will only heighten interest in tourism to the kingdom. “The White Lotus” films its third season on location in Thailand. The HBO series is projected to increase tourism to Thailand after it begins streaming in February 2025. (Image: HBO) The Royal Thai Government is in the final lawmaking stages of authorizing casino gambling. The unitary body of the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to legalize five casino entertainment complexes, or integrated resorts (IRs) as they’re commonly called throughout Asia. Gaming analysts believe a mature casino industry in Thailand could generate annual gross gaming revenue north of $9 billion. The odds favor two IRs in the capital city of Bangkok, with additional casino resorts in Pattaya, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. Melco Resorts, one of the six casino licensees… Read More
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Source: Casino.org
