07/11/22 CEO admits Star committed “a number of minor breaches” Geoff Hogg, the Star Entertainment Group’s acting chief executive officer, has begun giving testimony to Queenland’s inquiry into the casino operator’s suitability.
06/27/22 India: GST Council likely to consider gambling tax this week A goods and services tax (GST) of 28 per cent for online gaming, racecourses, and casinos is likely to be discussed this week.
06/22/22 Macau’s gaming law amendment bill approved The new legislation will replace the legislation that’s been in force since 2001, introducing several changes to increase the oversight of gaming concessionaires.
06/13/22 Vote on Macau’s gaming law amendment bill could take place on June 21 Committee chairman Chan Chak Mo has revealed that the Legislative Council’s second standing committee is expected to sign its final draft on June 15.
06/10/22 NMI senator pushes to open up casino licences on the islands Senator Paul A. Manglona says he has sent two letters to senate floor leader Vinnie Sablan pushing for action on Senate Bill 22-23 to remove IPI’s exclusive licence.
06/07/22 PAGCOR denies acting in favour of Kazuo Okada PAGCOR has insisted that it is impartial in the case, which is being handled by the courts.
06/06/22 Universal Entertainment accuses PAGCOR of bias in favour of Kazuo Okada Kazuo Okada’s team denies using violence to take over Okada Manila but Universal Entertainment Corp has accused PAGCOR of acting in favour of the ousted billionaire.
06/03/22 PAGCOR deploys monitoring team to Okada Manila resort PAGCOR is trying to piece together what happened when a group linked to Kazuo Okada took back control of Okada Manila.
06/02/22 PAGCOR to investigate Kazuo Okada’s return to Okada Manila Alfredo Lim, president of PAGCOR, said the body will investigate the matter and ensure smooth operations at the casino resort.
05/31/22 NMI senators push to open up casino licences on the islands Two senators have called for the Senate leadership to act on Senate Bill 22-23, which would allow more casino licences to be granted.
05/30/22 Second Macau committee finishes reading of gaming law amendment bill A second standing committee has completed its reading of the gambling law with no major changes. The bill is scheduled to be sent to a plenary vote next month.
