Casino
December 13, 2022
Philippines Finance Secretary Calls for Sale of PAGCOR Casinos
Pressure keeps mounting on Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) as yet another of the country’s politicians has called for the privatization of casinos run by the watchdog. Finance Secretary Highlights PAGCOR Conflict of Interest Benjamin Diokno, Department of Finance Secretary, has joined in the chorus of voices asking for the privatization of the casinos […]
Sports
December 12, 2022
WPBSA Suspends Chinese Players Who Might Have Fixed Games
Several snooker players have been suspended for allegedly breaching the rules concerning match-fixing. In the midst of an ongoing investigation, several players, including the former Masters champion Yan Bingtao, have been suspended. Bingtao May Have Fixed Matches The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) is investigating allegations of match-fixing and, as a result, has […]
Industry
December 12, 2022
Macau Outlines Separate Gaming Zones for Foreign and Chinese Visitors
Macau’s Executive Council provided further details on Friday as to how gambling operations in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) will work moving forward. Concessionaires will have to establish areas that cover non-Chinese and Chinese visitors, with both gaming spaces being exclusive and dedicated. Macau Goes with Segregated Approach to Foreign and Domestic Gamblers Non-Chinese […]
Casino
December 9, 2022
Integrated Resorts Decision in Japan Likely Not Coming Until 2023
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism of Japan is not sure whether it will be able to reach a final decision by the end of the year and rule on whether Osaka and Nagasaki prefectures may host an integrated resort. This is why the suspense may carry over into the next calendar year, […]
Sports
December 8, 2022
Malaysia Arrests 46 People Linked to Illegal World Cup Betting
The World Cup in Qatar is one of the most controversial ones in terms of the choice of a venue, but it has not failed to attract a big number of sports bettors. Many, though, have been betting illegally. This is where the Malaysian police come in, having arrested 46 people who are suspected of […]
Industry
December 7, 2022
SRW Expanded Thoroughbred Racing Offering with Abu Dhabi
Wagering and entertainment business operating out of Australia, Sky Racing World (SRW), announced a new addition to its ever-growing portfolio of horse racing content with the launch of Thoroughbred racing from Abu Dhabi. Simulcast Abu Dhabi Racing to North America SRW stated that Thoroughbred racing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched on December 4 […]
Legal
December 6, 2022
Macau Concessionaires File Compensation Claims Against Chan and Defendants
Macau casino concessionaires have filed legal compensation claims against Levo Chan, former CEO of junket operator Tak Chun Group, and several other defendants in connection with the case, which Macau’s Public Prosecution Office initiated at the beginning of August. Four Macau Casino Concessionaires Seek Compensation Totaling $16.8 million GGRAsia reported that Wynn Resorts (Macau), SJM […]
Industry
December 6, 2022
Macau to Reveal Satellite Casinos upon Signing Concessionaire Contracts
Satellite casinos are not out of the picture in Macau, and their names will be revealed very soon, said the SAR’s secretary for economy and finance Lei Wai Nong who spoke to the Legislative Assembly on Monday. Satellite Casino Numbers to Be Revealed at the Time of Signing with Concessionaires Moving forward, all satellite casinos […]
Casino
December 6, 2022
Philippines’ Second Richest Man to Build New Casino Resort
One of the Philippines’ richest people, Manuel Villar Jr, is planning to build a new integrated resort casino as the country’s gambling industry is picking up. Villar Jr has chosen the sight of the Global South retail shopping complex as the new location, which he owes, thus sparing himself some of the technicalities around buying […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Malaysian Elections Funded by Gambling, Says Report
The best possible way gambling taxes can be used is for funding educational projects, treating gambling harm or providing funding for different community organizations. But while gambling taxes can be allocated to organizations that need funding, when it comes to elections, the use of funds from gambling operators raises concerns. According to a new report […]
