The Philippine government has taken a further step in enforcing long-standing restrictions on public officials entering gaming venues, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formalized a new agreement to strengthen compliance. Under a memorandum of agreement signed on March 30, DOJ personnel will be added to PAGCOR’s National Database of Restricted Persons (NDRP), a system used to prevent individuals barred by law from accessing casinos. The move introduces a more coordinated approach to monitoring […]

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In a significant and unexpected development within the competitive casino industry of Singapore, Andrew MacDonald, the Chief Casino Officer at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), has been officially banned from entering the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS). This decision was formalized through a Persona Non-Grata (PNG) notice, effectively isolating MacDonald from any interaction with MBS’s integrated resort, including its hotel, mall, convention center, and casino. Details behind the Persona Non-Grata notice: The PNG, issued on July 31, 2024, was publicly disclosed through MacDonald’s social media […]

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Liechtenstein is set to have a grand opening on December 23rd of the new Plaza Casino Liechtenstein in Schaan in the old Risch laboratory building. The casino is referred to among players as “Liechtenstein’s first boutique casino.” Layout of the casino: The casino will be on the smaller side, with just 400-square meters of floor space and will offer six table games such as: American Roulette, Blackjack and Texas Hold ‘ Em, as well as 90 slot machines. Moreover, it […]

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In the Philippines, the head of the nation’s gaming regulator has reportedly implored President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured below), to lift his ban on the building of any new privately-financed casinos so that the Asian nation can take advantage of this ‘sunrise industry.’ Practical policy: According to a report from GGRAsia citing a Wednesday story from the Bloomberg news service, Andrea Domingo (pictured above), Chairman for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, is hoping that her country’s leader will now begin […]

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