Casino
March 7, 2022
Vietnam to Include Two More Resorts in Local Gambling Plans
Asian countries generally take a dim view of gambling when it involves their own citizens playing games of chance. However, attitudes may be changing slightly as the global pandemic has bitten in tourism revenue and new sources of income are sorely needed. As a result, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has suggested that its pilot program […]
Legal
March 4, 2022
Singapore: Illegal Gambling Syndicate Leader Gets Jail Time, Fine
A 57-year-old male in Singapore is facing a hefty fine along with jail time over running a multi-million dollar illegal online gambling syndicate. Leader of Illegal Gambling Syndicate Faces Jail and Hefty Fine It was back in December last year when Seet Seo Boon, now 57, admitted to participating and leading an illegal online gambling […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
Macau to Extend Licenses by Six Months Because of Gambling Reforms
Macau is allegedly planning to extend all gaming licenses by six months. The renewed permits will be valid until the end of 2022, the reports claim. Macau Might Extend Licenses by Six Months This news comes from local news outlets in Macau, which say that the region’s regulator is thinking about extending its operators’ licenses. […]
Industry
March 2, 2022
Philippines: Gaming Industry GGR Hits $2.2BN in 2021
Easing COVID-related restrictions resulted in an increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the gaming industry in the Philippines. Judging by recent figures released by PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, the industry is on its way to rebound, after seeing GGR for the calendar year (CY) 2021 surpass $2 billion. Philippine Industry on […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
MGM Has “Out of Jail Card” for Osaka IR Bid
MGM is sure it wants a bite out of the Japanese integrated resort pie, but it’s not sure it wants to nibble at anything stale. That is why MGM Osaka will have an “escape clause” should things go pear-shaped, Inside Asia Gaming, a leading local publication for the region writes. MGM Osaka Project Has Contingencies […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Ex Galaxy Executive Jit Ng Appointed as Hoiana’s Chief Marketing Officer
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s former executive Jit Ng has been appointed as Hoiana’s new chief marketing officer (CMO). His main responsibility will be to help the resort drive more growth in the upcoming years, under the supervision of the company’s president and chief executive officer. $4 Billion Development Plans for Hoiana Resort Reuniting state-of-the-art accommodation with […]
Poker
February 23, 2022
WPT Introduces WPT Prime, With New Southeast Asia Tournament Locations
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is looking for a wider global reach. In order to achieve its goal, it has announced the launch of WPT Prime, a global poker tournament circuit that will include stops in several Southeast Asia countries. The inauguration also means the end to one of the WPT’s longest-running series. WPT Becomes […]
Industry
February 23, 2022
Osaka Residents Push for IR Referendum, but Odds Extremely Long
A group of Osaka residents is going to collect signatures in order to call for a referendum regarding the planned integrated resort (IR) development of the prefecture and city. However, two elements are likely to cause it to fail to hit its mark. Wakayama already showed that calling for a referendum is futile. The residents […]
Sports
February 22, 2022
Singapore Police Raids Illegal Horse Betting Operations
Efforts from authorities in Singapore to tackle illegal horse betting continue to deliver results after a report released by the Singapore Police Force on Tuesday, February 22, revealed a total of 89 men are being investigated. Multiple Island-Wide Raids The report released by the police stated all suspects, men aged between 34 and 87, are […]
Industry
February 22, 2022
Man Suffers Gruesome Torture After Refusing to Work For Illegal Gambling Ring
As far as tortures go, this ranks among the top. It can easily be said that if there is one victim, there are many. UnlessCambodian officials are willing to do what’s necessary to break up the gangs behind the activity, more will suffer. A Chinese man who responded to a job ad became a “blood […]