09/25/20 Macau investigates unfair dismissals by operators Authorities have opened investigations into the dismissal of 48 workers during the pandemic crisis.
09/25/20 Cambodia: casino resort to stage “limited reopening” After the shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Star Vegas Resort is resuming activities with restrictions.
09/25/20 Suncity denies freezing client withdrawals The Hong-Kong based group has denied rumours that it has frozen clients’ accounts.
09/25/20 World Poker Tour launches India edition The American firm will enter the booming Indian market through a partnership with local online poker platform Adda52.
09/25/20 Singapore to have new gaming authority by 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t delayed the schedule for establishing a new centralised body for gambling regulation.
09/25/20 PAGCOR fee revenue down almost 50% State revenue from regulatory fees paid by POGOs is only half what it was before Covid-19.
09/25/20 Pointsbet raises US$53m from retail entitlement The Australian online betting operator aims to raise US$108 million through its latest entitlement offer.
09/24/20 SJM’s new Cotai casino resort to be eco-friendly The Grand Lisboa will have features to help protect the environment.
09/24/20 Japan: Akimoto could have bail revoked The lawmaker accused of corruption has now been charged for paying a witness to give false testimony. His bail could be revoked.
09/24/20 Macau: flight bookings three times higher in September Air Macau has revealed bookings for flights to Macau have risen this month ahead of National Day and Golden Week.
09/24/20 Fitch: Okada recovery remains uncertain The ratings agency says a potential second outbreak of Covid-19 and lack of consumer confidence inform its negative outlook for the firm.
09/24/20 Genting Malaysia to “leverage domestic demand” The group has also confirmed its movie-inspired theme park is still scheduled to open in mid-2021.
09/24/20 Bloomberry receives new summons over cyber-heist A New York State court has summoned the operator in connection to a 2016 attack on the Bangladesh Bank by hackers.
09/24/20 India gives casinos 6 more months in Mandovi Authorities in Goa have yet to find an alternative location for the state’s boat casinos.
09/24/20 Japan likely to ease restrictions for foreign visitors The country will allow entry to foreign nationals who plan to stay for over three months.
