Casino
September 16, 2022
Falsification Lawsuit Against Okada Dismissed by Philippine Court
The court battle between the two factions fighting over the control of the Okada Manila Casino Resort continues at full steam. Following a series of lawsuits filed by both sides in this conflict, the court has made a decision on one of them. TRLEI Motion Against Kazuo Okada Was Rejected On September 8, 2022, the […]
Industry
September 15, 2022
South Korea: Third Incheon IR in Limbo, Developer Seeks Investor
The construction of a new integrated resort located in Incheon, South Korea has been delayed for more than two years now. According to a new report, the current developer is looking for a new company to partner with and invest in the project to help its completion. RFKR Reportedly Looks for New Investor to Help […]
Sports
September 15, 2022
Manny Pacquiao Becomes M88 Mansion Brand Ambassador
Leading sports betting platform in Asia M88 Mansion has teamed up with boxing legend Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao who will be the company’s new brand ambassador and face in the region. Pacquiao will feature in many of M88 Mansion’s activations and opportunities, attending press conferences and making live appearances that are designed to promote and elevate […]
Legal
September 14, 2022
Cambodia to Crack Down on Illegal Casinos and Fraud
Many Westerners see Cambodia as an embodiment of fraud, illegal gambling and human trafficking. Fortunately, the country’s government is already taking action in hopes of curbing organized crime and restoring Cambodia’s image. Cambodia’s Image Has Been Tarnished by Crime Ros Phearun, secretary general of the Cambodian Gambling Regulatory Committee is one of the main activists […]
Industry
September 14, 2022
Seven Companies Fight for Macau’s Limited Casino Licenses
At the end of July, the Macao SAR Government announced a new public tender round for casino concessions for the next 10-year period. According to their newly implemented guidelines, operators will be able to compete for six licenses of up to ten years. The application period ended on 14 September with seven potential applicants, meaning […]
Casino
September 13, 2022
Konami’s David Punter Will Oversee the Asia Region and Service
An official press release by gaming giant Konami announced that David Punter, operations manager of sales, marketing, and service for the ANZ and APAC regions, will also take charge of the Asia region and service. The company expressed confidence that Punter’s significant experience and substantial industry knowledge would help meet the needs of the areas […]
Casino
September 13, 2022
Philippine Police Vows to Do More to Tackle POGO Worker Exploitation, Crime
The Philippine National Police wants more to be done when it comes to gaining control over the regulated Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators sector and the inflow of foreign workers who come to work in the gambling industry. In fact, the police wants to create a detailed list that keeps track of workers and can assist […]
Industry
September 12, 2022
Philippines: Banning E-sabong Brings Financial Hardships
Online betting on cockfights or the activity also referred to as e-sabong was incredibly popular in the Philippines. E-sabong helped generate invaluable revenue for different institutions including banks such as the Philippine Business Bank (PBP). However, after information regarding e-sabong-related crimes emerged, the Philippines lawmakers decided to outlaw the activity earlier this year. Now, a […]
Casino
September 12, 2022
Macau Workforce Stats Reveals Fewer Gambling Industry Workers in Q2
Macau’s Statistics and Census Service has noted that the gaming force in Macau has remained fairly unchanged despite a decline in the number of people employed in the sector. The full-time employees in the gaming industry as of the second quarter of the year were down 2,176 to 53,592. The dealers numbered 24,093 down 550 […]
Casino
September 9, 2022
Cambodia’s Human Trafficking and AML Reputation Weigh It Down
Cambodia continues to be an international pariah when it comes to doing business. The country, which once thought it can shrug off criticism about its presence on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) money laundering grey list may finally be wakening up to the fact that its international reputation matters a lot for the long-term […]
