09/26/20 PAGCOR asks Facebook to combat illegal gambling The regulator says it has seen an increase in illegal gambling operations promoted through social media during the pandemic.
09/25/20 Macau investigates unfair dismissals by operators Authorities have opened investigations into the dismissal of 48 workers during the pandemic crisis.
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 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.
09/18/20 Kamori founder faces prison for IR bribery scandal Kimihito Kamori has been found guilty in the corruption case. Prosecuters have requested a 10-month prison term.
09/18/20 Crown could claim compensation for tighter controls The agreement on its Barangaroo casino licence has a clause that could allow the operator to seek compensation for any losses.
09/18/20 Lottoland scores legal win in Australia Two complaints were presented against the company accusing it of using shady marketing tactics to deceive punters.
09/17/20 Marina Bay Sands investigates money transfers Las Vegas Sands’ casino in Singapore has hired a law firm to investigate the process through which employees handle patron’s transfers.
09/16/20 India: Tamil Madu told to control online gambling The Madras High Court has told the state government of Tamil Madu to enforce measures to control online gambling.
09/16/20 BIR ordered to return income tax to POGO The Bureau will have to return over US$2.37 million to a gaming company located in City of Dreams Manila.
09/16/20 US sanctions Chinese resort firm in Cambodia The US Treasury Department fears land seized by the company will be put to use for military purposes.
09/13/20 Star sues insurance provider for Covid-19 losses The company claims its policy covered “risks of business interruption” but the insurance provider has denied its claim.
09/11/20 IPI faces another legal complaint A former plaintiff says the company has failed to fulfil an agreed settlement.
09/09/20 N. Mariana Islands claim priority over IPI assets IPI owes the islands over US$9 million in taxes, while Pacific Rim is asking for US$5 million to Pacific Rim for unpaid work.
