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.
05/27/22 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.
05/06/22 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.
04/21/22 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.
04/17/22 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.
