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Wang Bo bribery case to be investigated by new fact-finding team

June 9, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Wang Bo is a Chinese national who is allegedly involved in a bribery case involving officials from the Bureau of Immigration. Wang currently sits in a BI detention facility in Taguig City and now the Department...

Philippines immigration commissioner says he did not accept any bribe from Chinese deportee

Renee Kingsley

June 6, 2015

China, Unsavory reports, Crime, Philippines

Beijing anti-corruption campaign has extended its reach into international territories as Chinese authorities are determined to go after corrupted officials and VIP gamblers from the Mainland who have now fled ...

Upcoming Kazakhstan casino resort announces marketing/sales partner

Sam Mitchell

June 5, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Casino project updates, Kazakhstan, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Russia, Russia

On June 5th 2015, it was announced that Big Lifestyle and Development will be the exclusive sales and marketing partner for the new casino resort that is being built along the Silk Road in Kazakhstan. In the...

Chinese visas for any Taiwan casinos not likely

Lars Jones

May 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Taiwan, China

Although relations between Taiwan and China have been stable and improving for several years, the dynamics are complicated and can change quickly. Beijing is adamant about their position on casinos in Taiwan, h...

Taiwan gets warning from Beijing about possible casino on Kinmen Island

Renee Kingsley

May 27, 2015

Taiwan, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, China, Asian Casino News

Mainland China does not allow gambling and the Chinese government have been very clear that any establishments or players found running illegal gambling activities will be immediately prosecuted. However the p...

Singapore casinos continue to thrive in spite of low VIP numbers from China

Renee Kingsley

May 25, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Asian Casino News, Macau, Singapore

Macau’s casinos made over fifty percent of their revenue from VIP and high stake gamblers who came in from Mainland China. When Beijing decided to launch its anti-corruption campaign targeting Macau’s casino in...

Chinese authorities arrest internet celebrity Guo Meimei for running illegal casino

Renee Kingsley

May 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, China, Unlicensed Operation, Asian Casino News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Mainland Chinese love to play games that involve betting and a great many of them love to gamble in their free time. The Chinese economy has gone from strength to strength during the past decade which resulted ...

Chinese authorities catch and prosecute 2nd most wanted man in China

Renee Kingsley

May 15, 2015

China, Money Laundering, Macau, Financial Fraud, Singapore

Beijing has targeted Macau's casino industry because it's been reported to be a hotbed for corruption, money laundering and racketeering. More than 50% of Macau's casino revenue comes from VIP and high stake ga...

Stunning Entertainment-Inspired Studio City Showcase Unveiled in Beijing

Bernard Richter

May 8, 2015

China, Casino project updates, Macau

Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese special video appearance at launch of Studio City Experience China Roadshow BEIJING, May 8, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (SEHK:6...

Chinese shoppers targeted by South Korea as they increase “low roller” numbers

Sam Mitchell

May 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, China, South Korea

On May 5, 2015 it was revealed in a Reuters article that Seoul foreigner-only casinos have started targeting low-roller gamblers, particularly Chinese shoppers. The casino operators are doing this by offering f...

Organizational changes for Hong Kong Jockey Club

Sam Mitchell

April 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, China, Hong Kong

Starting August 1, 2015 the Hong Kong Jockey Club will have a new management structure with new leadership appointments made. The Racing Division will be divided into the Racing Authority Division and Racing Bu...

Macau sets 21 million cap on visitors from Mainland China

Lars Jones

April 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Macau

Macau's government recently confirmed that they had agreed to set a cap on the number of Mainland China visitors who will be allowed to enter Macau. The cap has been set at 21 million visitors per year and will...

China gets help from Macau on anti-graft campaign

Sam Mitchell

April 7, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Macau, Crime

Macau and Beijing are working together to help crackdown on corruption. Macau's anti-graft agency, a part of the the Commission Against Corruption, is going to support China's central government according to ta...

500.com suspends all online lottery sales

Sadonna Price

April 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, China, Lottery

After the Chinese government announced further investigations into lottery sellers that are unauthorized, the 500.com sports lottery company decided to stop offering online lottery ticket sales. The decision i...

Over 1,000 individuals arrested during Chinese gambling raid

Sadonna Price

April 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, Online Gambling News, Crime

More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested for their part in a network offering online gambling in China, according to the state news agency Xinhua. A raid on the network resulted in the massive arrests as...

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Wang Bo bribery case to be investigated by new fact-finding team

Philippines immigration commissioner says he did not accept any bribe from Chinese deportee

Upcoming Kazakhstan casino resort announces marketing/sales partner

Chinese visas for any Taiwan casinos not likely

Taiwan gets warning from Beijing about possible casino on Kinmen Island

Singapore casinos continue to thrive in spite of low VIP numbers from China

Chinese authorities arrest internet celebrity Guo Meimei for running illegal casino

Chinese authorities catch and prosecute 2nd most wanted man in China

Stunning Entertainment-Inspired Studio City Showcase Unveiled in Beijing

Chinese shoppers targeted by South Korea as they increase “low roller” numbers

Organizational changes for Hong Kong Jockey Club

Macau sets 21 million cap on visitors from Mainland China

China gets help from Macau on anti-graft campaign

500.com suspends all online lottery sales

Over 1,000 individuals arrested during Chinese gambling raid

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