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Latest Casino and Gambling News Casino openings Casino project updates Philippines

December 9, 2016 0

The $2.4 billion integrated casino known as Okada Manila is prepared to open in just a few weeks on 21...

Anti-corruption group challenges online authority of Philippines regulator

Latest Casino and Gambling News Licenses Online Gambling News Philippines

December 8, 2016 0

In the Philippines, an anti-corruption group has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional right of the...

Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines hopes to recover Bangladesh stolen funds

Latest Casino and Gambling News Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation Philippines

December 7, 2016 0

The 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

Latest Casino and Gambling News China Unlicensed Operation Online Gambling News Macau Philippines

December 7, 2016 0

Macau based and Hong Kong listed Jimei International Entertainment Group Limited released a statement to distance itself from its controlling...

Coming Runway Manila bridge to benefit Resorts World Manila

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December 6, 2016 0

In the Philippines, the operator of Resorts World Manila has reportedly announced that a new pedestrian bridge it is building...

Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino shut down after Pagcor revokes permits; Lam still at large

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Latest Casino and Gambling News Casino closures Unlicensed Operation Macau Philippines

December 5, 2016 0

Philippine 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

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December 5, 2016 0

Authorities in the Philippines arrested over 1,000 Chinese nationals who were alleged to have been involved in illegal online gambling...

Philippines to deport over 1300 Chinese nationals detained in online gambling crackdown

Latest Casino and Gambling News Gaming Law & Legislation China Unlicensed Operation Philippines

November 29, 2016 0

The Philippines continues its crackdown against some elements of the gambling industry in the country under the leadership of President Rodrigo...

Over 1,000 arrested during online gambling raid in Philippines

Latest Casino and Gambling News Unlicensed Operation Online Gambling News Philippines

November 25, 2016 0

Immigration officials in the Philippines arrested more than 1,000 individuals on Friday, all of which were undocumented Chinese nationals, after...

Light at the end of the tunnel for PhilWeb Corporation

Latest Casino and Gambling News Online Gambling News Licensing Philippines

November 22, 2016 0

In the Philippines, online games developer PhilWeb Corporation will reportedly soon be given permission to re-open 131 e-Games-branded gaming parlors...

Kazuo Okada’s Universal Entertainment loses defamation case against Reuters Japan

Latest Casino and Gambling News Japan Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation Philippines

November 18, 2016 0

Billionaire Kazuo Okada, the chairman of Japanese based Universal Entertainment, had filed a case against the Japanese division of Thomson...

Manila casinos gaming revenues increase due to junket operators

Latest Casino and Gambling News Economy/Finance Philippines

November 16, 2016 0

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation released the gaming revenue numbers for casinos in Manila showing an increase for Q3 2016....

PhilWeb Corporation hopes to secure e-Games licenses by year’s end

Latest Casino and Gambling News Licenses Philippines

November 15, 2016 0

After announcing last month that it intends to “reapply” for licenses to operate its network of e-Games-branded parlors, Philippines online...

Universal Entertainment confirms Okada Manila Phase 1 Opening For December 2016