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.
03/23/22 Macau gaming labour groups express concerns about satellite casinos Affiliates of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions expressed fears potential job losses if proposed changes for satellite casinos go ahead.
03/18/22 Philippines president: e-sabong will continue Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said e-sabong will continue despite calls from 23 Senators to suspend the activity amid the disappearance of 31 people linked to the industry.
03/16/22 Macau will maintain commission rate for VIP junkets, legislator says Authorities say they’re not planning to adjust the commission rate for VIP junkets, which is currently capped at 1.25 per cent for rolling chip turnover.
03/11/22 Singapore parliament passes new gambling legislation Legislators in Singapore have approved two key bills on gambling regulations.
03/03/22 Macau casino licences to be extended to December 31, 2022 The Government of Macau has confirmed it will extend current gaming concessions and sub-concessions for up to six months. The new tender process may begin in Q3.
02/14/22 New Singapore gambling legislation receives first reading Two key bills have seen their first reading in parliament as Singapore looks to establish a the new Gambling Regulatory Authority mid-year.
01/13/22 Singapore’s legislators agree to increase the rate of gambling taxes Singapore’s parliament agreed to increase the tax rate to 18 per cent on the first SGD3.1bn (US$2.3bn) in GGR collected by casino operators.
12/17/21 New Zealand district plans to limit number of gaming machines The district of Selwyn plans to limit the number of gaming machines to 124.
