Japan looks to deter fraudulent casino applications with hefty fines and jail time Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationJapan April 13, 2018 0Included in new legislation that will make its way to Japan‘s National Diet this month is a penalty of up...
Asian Poker Tour partners with CoinPoker Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPokerAsian Casino NewsMergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships April 13, 2018 0A new sponsorship agreement has been signed between the Asian Poker Tour and cryptocurrency-based iPoker room CoinPoker. With the agreement,...
Elder statesman of Macau’s casino industry to retire in June Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEmployment & CareersMacau April 13, 2018 0Macau casino giant SJM Holdings Limited has announced that 96-year-old Stanley Ho Hung Sun (pictured) will be stepping down as...
Former Melco COO Ted Chan hired by Galaxy Ent for Japan Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEmployment & CareersJapan April 12, 2018 0Former chief operating officer (COO) for Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd (Nasdaq:MPEL), Ted Chan Ying Tat, has been hired by...
Sega Sammy changes group brand logo Kim M Online gaming softwareLatest Casino and Gambling NewsGame manufacturersJapan April 11, 2018 0Japanese pachinko giant Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. recently announced that in a move demonstrating the future direction of the firm...
Wynn Resorts Limited artwork to remain in Macau casinos Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsMacau April 11, 2018 0In Macau, casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited has reportedly confirmed that its former Chief Executive Officer, Steve Wynn, does not...
Silver Heritage working with Nepal government on licenses Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesNepal April 10, 2018 0Hong Kong-based Silver Heritage Group Ltd (ASX:SVH), which operates and manages, through wholly or majority-owned subsidiaries, Asian casinos and gaming...
Macau casino labor group demands improved maternity, bonus Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauLabor Relations April 10, 2018 0Macau’s six casino operators reportedly received petitions on Monday from gaming activist group, Professional for Gaming of New Macau, requesting...
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte kills Boracay casino plan Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesPhilippines April 9, 2018 0In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured) has reportedly axed the $500 million plan from Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited that...
Goa government may reconsider casino tax hike Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsIndiaLicensesTaxation April 9, 2018 0Having approved a revised fee structure effective April 1 subjecting Goa’s casino industry to levies for the financial year 2018-19,...
Macau visitor numbers down over holiday weekend Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau April 4, 2018 0In Macau, visitorship over the Easter holiday was down 4.7 percent compared with the same time last year, with the...
Iori Yogo wins Championship Event of APT Philippines Championships 2018 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsPoker TournamentsPokerPhilippines April 4, 2018 0The Asian Poker Tour hosted the APT Philippines Championships 2018 from March to April at the Resorts World Manila with...
Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited rewards successful leadership Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacauPhilippines April 4, 2018 0Asian casino giant Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited has rewarded Lawrence Ho Yau Lung (pictured) for his successful leadership by...
Improved maternity, paternity benefits package for Wynn Macau staff Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacauLabor Relations April 4, 2018 0From May 1 this year, Macau casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd (1128:Hong Kong) will put into effect an improved package...
Japan lawmakers agree on tax rate, limit casino resorts to three Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationJapanTaxation April 2, 2018 0An agreement has been reached in Japan between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and allied Komeito party for a...