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Macau casinos likely to benefit from the introduction of ‘digital yuan’ currency

April 30, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Economy/Finance, Macau

The introduction into Macau of a digital version of the yuan currency currently being trialled by the government of China should prove to be a long-term positive for the city’s collection of almost 40 casinos. ...

Macau planning financial rules change to allow for ‘digital yuan’ adoption

Adam Morgan

April 14, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Economy/Finance, Macau

In Macau and officials are reportedly preparing to amend the enclave’s financial rules so as to allow for the complete adoption of a digital version of the yuan currency currently being trialled by the governme...

Hainan may soon begin offering casino-like ‘entertainment bars’

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, China, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In China, the tropical island of Hainan could soon be transformed into a gamblers paradise due to a recent court ruling possibly opening up the way for its local resorts to begin running ‘entertainment bars.' ...

Macau police bust online proxy betting and loan-sharking syndicates

Adam Morgan

June 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Macau, Crime

In Macau, local law enforcement officials have reportedly broken up an online proxy betting syndicate that allegedly processed up to $1.28 million in baccarat wagers over the previous year. According to a re...

Taiwan police bust illegal online sportsbetting operation

Adam Morgan

May 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Taiwan, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting

Law enforcement officials in Taiwan reportedly busted an underground online sportsbetting operation last week that was allegedly providing its services to local and Chinese punters with a primary focus on Europ...

On-site Alipay Payments now available at Resorts World Sentosa

Alex Lanter

May 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Singapore

Singapore-based casino complex Resorts World Sentosa announced on Monday that it started a strategic collaboration with Chinese mobile payment provider Alipay, making it possible for customers to make on-site p...

Macau authorities turn their attention to AliPay operations

Renee Kingsley

December 15, 2015

Casino Cheating, Money Laundering, Unlicensed Operation, Asian Casino News, Macau, Crime

There appears to be no let up in Macau’s anti-corruption crackdown on the gambling industry as Macau authorities recently announced that they were going to keep a close watch on all AliPay operations. Alibab...