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Resorts World Manila license revocation hurting Philippines tax revenues

June 28, 2017

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Licenses, Taxation, Crime, Philippines

In the Philippines, the recent decision by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation regulator to revoke the casino license of Resorts World Manila following a deadly shooting and arson attack is reported...

City of Dreams Manila increases security measures

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2017

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Crime, Philippines

Following the recent shooting and arson attack at the Resorts World Manila venue that left 38 dead and 54 injured, casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation has reportedly beefed...

Under-investigation Kazuo Okada loses Chairman post

Adam Morgan

June 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Crime, Philippines

A week after Universal Entertainment Corporation launched an investigation into the involvement of its Chairman, Kazuo Okada, into an alleged illegal transfer of cash and its Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertain...

Philippine regulator looks to outsource its offshore licensing platform

Kim M

June 19, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Philippines

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced that it has extended invitations to external companies interested in tendering offers for the development of an intermediary platform ...

Philippines lawmakers set to consider institution of casino entry fees

Adam Morgan

June 14, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

In the Philippines, lawmakers are reportedly soon set to consider legislation that would institute a nation-wide casino entry fee amounting to about $60 in order to deter non-moneyed and indebted individuals fr...

Junket operator Suncity Group runs foul of Philippines regulator

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Licenses, Philippines

In the Philippines, junket operator Suncity Group has reportedly fallen foul of the nation’s gambling regulator after allegedly setting up operations at a small casino in the city of Pasay without permission. ...

Philippines regulator suspends Resorts World Manila casino license

Adam Morgan

June 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

Following last week’s attack at the Resorts World Manila that left 38 dead and 54 injured, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation regulator has reportedly suspended the venue’s casino license pending t...

Regulator may lose licensing powers in wake of Resorts World Manila attack

Adam Morgan

June 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Licenses, Philippines

In the wake of last week’s fire and shooting attack at the Resorts World Manila that left 38 dead and 53 injured, federal lawmakers in the Philippines are reportedly considering legislation that would strip the...

Philippines to limit number of offshore gaming licenses

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Licensing, Philippines

After beginning the process of awarding offshore gaming licenses in September, the Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation has now reportedly revealed that it intends to limit such authorizations to around ...

Philippines police name Resorts World Manila attacker

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Crime, Philippines

In the Philippines, officials have reportedly identified the armed man that last week killed 37 people and injured 53 others after setting fire to the casino inside the Resorts World Manila development. Acco...

Death toll rises at Resorts World Manila in the Philippines

Kim M

June 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Asian Casino News, Indepth / Featured Articles, Crime, Philippines

CNN reports that a total of 37 people have been killed at the Resorts World Casino and Hotel in the Philippines after a lone gunman forced his way into the casino around midnight local time (Thursday ET), shoot...

Philippines legislators approve new anti-money laundering rules

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Money Laundering, Philippines

In the face of stiff lobbying from the gambling industry, federal legislators in the Philippines approved new rules earlier this week aimed at tightening anti-money laundering regulations for land-based casinos...

Offshore gaming operators driving demand for office space in the Philippines

Adam Morgan

May 30, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Economy/Finance, Licensing, Philippines

In the Philippines, a local property services firm has reportedly called on the government to provide offshore gaming firms with “clear, consistent and reliable” support so that the industry can continue to gro...

Udenna Corporation raises funds to build Lapu-Lapu Leisure Mactan

Adam Morgan

May 23, 2017

Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Philippines

In the Philippines, local trading and shipping firm Udenna Corporation has reportedly raised approximately $80.36 million to help fund its plan to build a new integrated casino resort on the central island of M...

Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation changing its name

Adam Morgan

May 23, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Philippines

Six weeks after Asian casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Limited officially changed its name to Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited and its Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation subsidiary is...

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Resorts World Manila license revocation hurting Philippines tax revenues

City of Dreams Manila increases security measures

Under-investigation Kazuo Okada loses Chairman post

Philippine regulator looks to outsource its offshore licensing platform

Philippines lawmakers set to consider institution of casino entry fees

Junket operator Suncity Group runs foul of Philippines regulator

Philippines regulator suspends Resorts World Manila casino license

Regulator may lose licensing powers in wake of Resorts World Manila attack

Philippines to limit number of offshore gaming licenses

Philippines police name Resorts World Manila attacker

Death toll rises at Resorts World Manila in the Philippines

Philippines legislators approve new anti-money laundering rules

Offshore gaming operators driving demand for office space in the Philippines

Udenna Corporation raises funds to build Lapu-Lapu Leisure Mactan

Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation changing its name

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