06/24/21 India: investment in online gambling rockets, analysts say According to Maple Capital Advisors, investment in the online gambling industry in India rose sharply in the last six months.
06/24/21 Chinese authorities clamp down on cross-border crimes in northern Myanmar Police urged Chinese nationals in northern Myanmar to register their identities to crack down on cross-border crimes.
06/24/21 Australia: pubs in Melbourne demand payout due to Covid-19 impact A group of nine pubs has petitioned for insurers to pay out due to closures and the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
06/24/21 Emperor Entertainment posts annual net loss of US$22.9m Emperor Entertainment has shared its financial results for the year ending March 31, reporting a net loss of HKD177.6m (US$22.9m).
06/24/21 Jeju island government to inspect casino equipment The Jeju government has started an inspection of gaming equipment and systems at casino venues to guarantee fairness and transparency in the casino industry.
06/24/21 Australia: ACMA to develop gambling self-exclusion register The Australian authority ACMA will develop a National Self-Exclusion Register to let people self-exclude from all licensed interactive gaming providers in a single process.
06/23/21 Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts discuss potential merger Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts’ CEOs met virtually to discuss options regarding a possible merger.
06/23/21 Singapore Pools shuts betting venues due to Covid-19 case The firm has temporarily closed two Singapore Pools’ Livewire venues due to visits from a customer with Covid-19.
06/23/21 Melco Resorts vaccinates 2,400 employees Between June 18 and 21, Melco Resorts & Entertainment vaccinated 2,400 staff members and family as part of its immunity incentive programme.
06/23/21 Thailand: 53 arrested for running online gaming operation An army unit has arrested 53 people in a raid on a house in the Muang district where an online gaming operation was being run.
06/23/21 Nagasaki moves into second round of IR tender At the second stage, the IR bidders will present business strategies and proposals for tackling gambling addiction issues.
06/23/21 CCC to cut staff due to Imperial Pacific’s closure The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) is in an economic crisis due to Imperial Pacific International’s non-payment of its licence, and itplans to lay off 22 workers.
06/23/21 Cambodian government to intercede in NagaCorp conflict with unions A meeting between NagaCorp’s management and laid-off workers will be attended by the country’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
06/23/21 Laos to ease Covid-19 restrictions but casinos will remain closed Laos authorities will extend some restrictions until July 4 although certain businesses will be allowed to reopen under strict measures.
06/23/21 HK-Macau travel bubble to go ahead if HK reaches 28 Covid-19 free days Macau authorities have stated that a travel bubble with Hong Kong will be possible once Hong Kong has gone at least 28 days without any new Covid-19 cases.
