The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has introduced new standards for gaming operators to further improve responsible gambling practices and reduce gambling harm for players in the Australian jurisdiction. As of 1 April 2024, online gaming service providers have been required to ensure compliance of the monthly released wagering activity statements with the latest regulator’s set of rules triggered by the inconsistencies found across sample operators. Clear Spending and Loss Information to be Displayed: As indicated in the […]

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After a series of cases affecting the reputation of the Philippine gambling stakeholders, the country’s Presidential Office has made a move to improve the image of the national industry. As reported by Asian Gaming Brief (AGB), the Office of the Philippine President has issued a Memorandum Circular for the key governmental agencies to review and assess their regulatory requirements. The directive has also been circulated to the gaming regulator PAGCOR, which is expected to contribute to the President’s goal to […]

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Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) conducted an extensive research of ten online gaming providers to investigate the extent of due diligence implemented in their online operations to combat problem gaming.  The review found that the online gaming licensees should react more quickly and effectively in cases of risky gaming behaviors or possible gambling addictions. Ksa reportedly concluded that such a due diligence does not occur sufficiently ”with too many providers.” Problem Gaming Prevention Ksa reportedly suggested the implementation of a […]

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Officials in the giant Japanese city of Yokohama have reportedly published the implementation policy for their ambitious campaign to win one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino resort licenses. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the Honshu conurbation of approximately 3.7 million people is hoping to bring a Las Vegas-style facility complete with a casino and multiple hotels, exhibition facilities and retail elements to a 116-acre waterfront parcel of land near Yamashita Park. However, the source […]

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In Japan and Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly released the implementation policy for its ambitious campaign to win one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino resort licenses. According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the southern Honshu jurisdiction of approximately 945,000 people is seeking permission to bring a Las Vegas-style facility complete with a casino and multiple hotels, exhibition facilities and retail elements to a 58.3-acre plot of privately-owned land on its Marina City artificial island. However, the […]

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