Macau gaming regulator predicts positive future for local casino industry Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceMacau December 9, 2016 0The head of Macau’s gaming regulator has reportedly explained that he expects the city’s casinos to post improved year-on-year aggregated...
Okada Manila set to open December 21 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino openingsCasino project updatesPhilippines December 9, 2016 0The $2.4 billion integrated casino known as Okada Manila is prepared to open in just a few weeks on 21...
Macau’s Casino stocks decline after China announces 50 percent reduction on ATM withdrawals: Updated Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationChinaEconomy/FinanceMacau December 9, 2016 0Macau casino stocks took a hit after it was announced that Macau’s Monetary Authority (MMA) would impose restrictions on UnionPay...
New central computer server to aid online gambling crackdown in Cambodia Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCambodiaTechnologyOnline Gambling News December 8, 2016 0Facing a rise in the popularity of illegal online gambling among locals, the government of Cambodia has reportedly announced that...
Anti-corruption group challenges online authority of Philippines regulator Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesOnline Gambling NewsPhilippines December 8, 2016 0In the Philippines, an anti-corruption group has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional right of the...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and opposition clash over proposed casino bill Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationJapan December 8, 2016 0Gaming analysts and political pundits have predicted that Japan could lift the ban on the gambling industry as Prime Minister...
Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines hopes to recover Bangladesh stolen funds Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPhilippines December 7, 2016 0The Anti-Money Laundering Council or AMLC is working to recover $81 million that was stolen last February. The Philippine based group...
Jimei International distances itself from Director Jack Lam after Philippine authorities issue arrest warrant Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaUnlicensed OperationOnline Gambling NewsMacauPhilippines December 7, 2016 0Macau based and Hong Kong listed Jimei International Entertainment Group Limited released a statement to distance itself from its controlling...
Taipa section of light rail construction could be delayed further than 2019 Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacau December 7, 2016 0Light rail transit is currently under construction in Macau with a section being created in the Taipa region. The system...
New joint venture planned for Caesar’s Casino Incheon development Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino proposalsMergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsSouth Korea December 6, 2016 0A subsidiary of American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation has reportedly reached a deal to create a new joint venture...
Japan’s lower house passes casino bill; Expected to be signed into law by Dec. 14 Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsCasino NewsEconomy/FinanceJapanLicensesTaxation December 6, 2016 0Japan has taken another major step toward lifting the country’s ban on casinos and opening what could become one of...
Coming Runway Manila bridge to benefit Resorts World Manila Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsPhilippines December 6, 2016 0In the Philippines, the operator of Resorts World Manila has reportedly announced that a new pedestrian bridge it is building...
Study shows Macau residents’ gambling spend has increased 110 percent Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsMacau December 6, 2016 0TDM television, a Portuguese language broadcaster recently released information about a new study conducted by a researcher from the University...
Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino shut down after Pagcor revokes permits; Lam still at large Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino closuresUnlicensed OperationMacauPhilippines December 5, 2016 0Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) agents in cooperation with Angeles City police and the regional Criminal Investigation and Detection...
Jack Lam flees the Philippines to avoid being arrested for illegal online gambling operations Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationUnlicensed OperationPhilippines December 5, 2016 0Authorities in the Philippines arrested over 1,000 Chinese nationals who were alleged to have been involved in illegal online gambling...