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Macau should monitor satellite casino employees’ status, legislator says

According to Ella Lei Cheng I, the government should closely monitor what happens to the employees of satellite casinos during the transition to Macau’s new gaming law.

05/26/22

VGCCC announces new rules for EGMs at Crown Melbourne

The VGCCC’s new rules follow recommendations from the Victorian Royal Commission into Crown Resorts last year.

05/25/22

Victoria’s new gambling laws intended to hold Crown Resorts to account

Melissa Horne, minister for gaming and liquor regulation, says new laws seek to increase control of the gaming industry.

05/10/22

The Philippines urges for quick approval of new POGOs tax

New Philippine president will have to face several gaming-related issues

05/06/22

Macau: only casino operators will be able to retain player funds

Macau legislators have shed light on a proposed rule that provides criminal penalties for junkets who illegally accept deposits from the public.

05/05/22

Thailand’s Kla Party pushes for legalisation of gambling

Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Kla Party, has announced his party’s support for the legalisation of gambling as part of its strategy to boost the economy.

05/05/22

Macau legislators request clarification on illegal deposits

Legislators have raised concerns about a proposed rule that provides criminal penalties for junkets who illegally accept deposits from the public.

05/04/22

Macau’s VIP gaming promoter bill will allow non-resident junket collaborators

Committee chairman Andrew Chan Chak Mo has revealed that junket operators’ sub-agents can be non-residents.

04/27/22

Russia is working on a new law to tighten control on online gambling

Macau legislators think VIP gaming promoter bill is too strict

04/21/22

CCC to hold hearing on May 3 to decide future of IPI casino licence

The Commonwealth Casino Commission will hold a hearing on five enforcement actions to decide the fate of the company’s exclusive casino licence.

04/19/22

India considers regulating online gambling

04/17/22

Thailand: special committee on legalisation of IRs to submit findings next month

The special committee that’s studying the possible legalisation of integrated resorts in Thailand will share its findings when the House of Representatives reconvenes next month.

03/31/22

Authorities in Macau unveil details about new VIP gaming promoter law

Authorities in Macau have shared details on the bill that proposes a new regulatory system for junket operators in the city.

03/28/22

Bangkok could host first land-based casino in Thailand

03/24/22

Seven satellite casinos will stop operating by mid-year

Casinos are likely to close due to the tightening of visa requirements, a lack of cash flow and the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Macau should monitor satellite casino employees’ status, legislator says

VGCCC announces new rules for EGMs at Crown Melbourne

Victoria’s new gambling laws intended to hold Crown Resorts to account

New Philippine president will have to face several gaming-related issues

Macau: only casino operators will be able to retain player funds

Thailand’s Kla Party pushes for legalisation of gambling

Macau legislators request clarification on illegal deposits

Macau’s VIP gaming promoter bill will allow non-resident junket collaborators

Macau legislators think VIP gaming promoter bill is too strict

CCC to hold hearing on May 3 to decide future of IPI casino licence

India considers regulating online gambling

Thailand: special committee on legalisation of IRs to submit findings next month

Authorities in Macau unveil details about new VIP gaming promoter law

Bangkok could host first land-based casino in Thailand

Seven satellite casinos will stop operating by mid-year

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