Sports
February 2, 2022
Jade SportsBet Focuses on Retention and Acquisition in the Philippines
Establishing its footprint as the leading sports betting platform in the Philippines, Jade SportsBet is looking to expand its clout in the region and offer new ways to engage with customers and retain fans. To achieve this, Jade SportsBet is taking stock of its current offer and focusing on providing a growing customer base with better options in […]
Sports
February 1, 2022
IOC Outlines Anti-Match-Fixing Measures for Beijing 2022 Olympics
The Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 are about to start on Friday this week. Looking to ensure the games’ integrity and prevent match-fixing, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it has implemented multiple measures. Olympic Integrity Unit Completes Risk Assessment Risk assessment is an important factor in any sport or industry. Over the […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Macau’s Casino Scene Takes a Step Backward as 2022 Gets Going
According to Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ, for its Portuguese acronym) data, Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell 20.3% in January. This is a decrease of 20.3% from the previous month. This revenue was MOP6.34 billion ($793 million) compared to December’s MOP7.96 billion ($990.2 million). The year-on-year difference saw a drop of 20.9%. […]
Legal
January 31, 2022
Macau Police Reports Gaming-Related Crime Went up in 2021
The numbers are in, and crime has not gone down in Macau over the last 12 months. These are the conclusions published by Macau’s Judicial Police last Thursday. The wave of criminality in the special administrative region has increased by 23.2% year-over-year, citing gaming-related crimes. Gaming-Related Crime Still Pervades Society Despite the pandemic, criminals have […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Metro Manila to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Casinos Still Questionable
The Philippines government announced that it will reduce the COVID-19 alert for the National Capital Region, which includes Metro Manila, from Level 3 to Level 2, due to a decrease in the number of cases. While it’s good news for the city and the rest of the country, casinos could still have to operate under […]
Business
January 31, 2022
Second High-Profile Junket Operator Arrested in Macau
Levo Chan Weng Line, the boss of Macau casino junket operator Tak Chun, was detained in Macau on Friday, according to the Judiciary Police. After Suncity Group, Tak Chun was one of the largest junket operators in the city. More Macau Junkets Fall A 49-year-old suspect identified as Chan by Macau authorities was taken into […]
Industry
January 28, 2022
Problem Gambling Impacts Family Relationships in Macau
Problem gambling is a delicate matter anywhere you go. While the stigma associated with this behavior has mostly dissipated, owing to clinical trials that prove it is a serious medical condition, numerous studies have found it necessary to reiterate the societal impact the higher prevalence of problem gambling plays – not least to help alleviate […]
Industry
January 28, 2022
Integrated Resort Initiative in Wakayama Proceeds as Referendum Rejected
It’s likely a battle that isn’t over, but Japan’s Wakayama city council has drawn the line in the sand. It has voted against allowing a referendum to decide whether or not the city and prefecture should pursue plans for an integrated resort (IR). According to GGRAsia’s Japan correspondent, the referendum bid, which was made as […]
Business
January 27, 2022
QTech Games Rolls Out Crypto Payment Support for Games
QTech Games has a track record for developing some of the most spectacular iGaming titles. Now, the company is adding another feature that will enable players to find the exact gaming conditions they feel the happiest with. The supplier has long focused on emerging markets across Asia, and players can now use a crypto-to-game currency […]
Legal
January 27, 2022
Las Vegas Sands Fights Back Against $7-Billion Lawsuit in Macau
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is back in court fighting a familiar foe. Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC), a former business partner in Macau that helped it get its start there, has been trying to collect massive amounts of money for years. It argues that LVS breached its contract and, therefore, deserves a fat payday. It […]