10/28/20 Ainsworth Game Technology revenue falls 36% Ainsworth’s chairman says the drop was mainly due to temporary closures of venues and customers’ reduction in capital expenditure.
10/28/20 HK-Singapore travel bubble could start in November Chief Executive Carrie Lam Yuet-ngor has said travellers between the two regions will be able to come and go without a 14-day quarantine.
10/28/20 Limits on sports lotteries begin taking effect in China The ban on operating multiple virtual sports lottery games has led to two AGTech games to be withdrawn.
10/28/20 LVS move to focus on Asia welcomed by analysts Industry experts believe the move could be beneficial for Adelson’s company.
10/28/20 “SA Gaming has certainly achieved a lot during this year” (Exclusive interview).- Focus Gaming News discusses SA Gaming’s recent operations with its team.
10/27/20 LVS considers sale of flagship casinos to focus on Asia Sheldon Adelson’s casino company is in talks to sell its Las Vegas casinos to pay for its expansion in the Asian market.
10/27/20 Philippines VP: “Chinese affluence poses threat” VP Leni Robredo has warned that 27,678 Chinese tourists are seeking permanent residency as retirees despite not being old enough.
10/27/20 Fitch downgrades Crown’s outlook after probe The ratings agency does not believe the operator will lose its casino licence but could suffer heavy fines and penalties.
10/27/20 Australia considers bill on bets with stolen money The bill could force casinos to compensate victims of gambling fraud when a patron is found guilty of having placed bets with stolen funds.
10/27/20 PAGCOR could allow casinos to take online bets The regulator has received several requests during the Covid-19 pandemic and it is currently analysing the possibility.
10/27/20 Calls to reopen Christmas Island casino Authorities think the resort could have a future as more Australians look to holiday on the island.
10/27/20 What the new gaming law means for Cambodia Can the country become a top international gambling destination and boost investment from the industry?
10/26/20 China: 10 years’ prison for promoting gambling The latest draft amendment to China’s criminal law includes stricter punishments for gambling promotion.
10/26/20 Japan: former boat racer jailed for match-fixing A former boat racer has been fined and sentenced to three years in prison for violating Japan’s Motor Boat Racing Law.
10/26/20 Macau: Assembly urges govt to discuss gaming law Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) has demanded the government submit the draft amendment of Macau’s gaming law.