08/23/21 Hong Kong: policeman sentenced for running illegal gambling den Ng Hin-fung has been sentenced to a maximum of two years and six months in prison for running an illegal poker house and for breaching Covid-19 countermeasures.
08/23/21 Yokohama: anti-IR candidate wins mayoral elections Takeharu Yamanaka of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan anti-IR has won the mayoral elections in Yokohama.
08/20/21 Manila to ease Covid-19 restrictions from August 21 Authorities have announced Manila will be under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from August 21 until the end of the month.
08/20/21 Star CEO still interested in merger with Crown Resorts Despite Star Entertainment Group withdrawing its offer for Crown Resorts, its CEO has said he is still interested in a takeover deal.
08/20/21 Macau received 789,407 arrivals in July Macau received 789,407 visitors in July, up 49.36 per cent when compared to the previous month.
08/20/21 Crown’s special treatment for high rollers led to big losses John Alexander, former Crown Resorts chief executive, said the casino operator used private jets and luxury yachts to attract high rollers. However, the approach resulted in big losses.
08/20/21 Delhi police officer in illegal cricket betting operation Authorities in New Delhi found the officer involved in an organised cricket betting operation and other related crimes.
08/20/21 Macau’s gaming sector seeks to recruit more staff Macau’s statistics bureau has reported that the number of Macau’s workers in the gaming sector dropped 2.8 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of the year.
08/20/21 Singapore to allow quarantine-free entries from Hong Kong and Macau The government in Singapore has announced that people coming from Hong Kong and Macau will not be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine.
08/19/21 NSW to create a new casino regulator following Crown inquiry Authorities in New South Wales are planning to create a new Independent Casino Commission following recommendations made by commissioner Patricia Bergin’s inquiry.
08/19/21 SkyCity Auckland linked with Covid-19 case Auckland Regional Public Health has reported that a guest who visited SkyCity Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19.
08/19/21 Tabcorp revenue up 8.8% for FY21 Tabcorp has reported profits in lottery and keno and improved performance from its wagering and media arm.
