10/15/21 Las Vegas Sands’ CEO says AAEC’s claim “exaggerated” Dave Sun Minqi, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Las Vegas Sands Macau told the court that AAEC’s suit for over US$12m was exaggerated.
10/15/21 Thailand: 30 arrested for illegal gambling Police in Thailand have arrested 30 people for alleged involvement in an illegal gambling venue located inside a resort in the Takean Tia sub-district of Bang Lamung.
10/15/21 Casinos in Sydney welcome reopening of borders in NSW Authorities in New South Wales have said that from November 1 domestic and international tourists will no longer be required to quarantine on arrival.
10/14/21 Australian gambling sector donated US$59m to political parties An investigation has revealed that the gambling industry has donated AU$80m (US$59m) to political parties over the past 22 years.
10/14/21 Macau: IMF forecasts GDP growth of 20.4% for 2021 The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its predictions for Macau’s economy as the city has been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
10/14/21 Philippines to ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors Authorities in The Philippines have said that from today people who have been fully vaccinated will no longer be required to quarantine on arrival.
10/14/21 Singapore to require vaccinations to enter casinos Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa now require casino visitors to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.
10/14/21 CNMI governor dismisses urgency of CCC call for funds Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said that the CCC’s call for funding is not urgent and said the islands should continue to analyse different options, including e-gaming.
10/14/21 Victoria Royal Commission to deliver Crown findings on Friday Victoria’s Royal Commission into Crown Resorts will share its findings with the government on Friday. A final report is expected to be released before the end of the month.
10/14/21 Philippines finance secretary blames China for POGO exodus Carlos G. Dominguez, the Philippine finance secretary, said the exodus of POGOs is mainly due to China’s crackdown and not because of the new POGO tax law.
10/14/21 Melco Resorts credit rating downgraded Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s credit rating has been downgraded by S&P Global due to a slow recovery amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Macau and the Philippines.
10/13/21 Metro Manila casinos likely to reopen from October 15 Authorities have announced that Manila’s current Level 4 restrictions could be downgraded from October 15, which means casinos will be allowed to reopen.
10/13/21 Macau cancels third gaming law consultation session The third scheduled meeting for the public consultation on gaming law amendments has been cancelled due to a typhoon alert.
10/13/21 Australia: study finds online gambling doubled in past decade A study has found that the number of online gamblers in Australia has doubled since 2010.
