06/18/21 Yokohama opposition may have found its anti-IR mayoral candidate The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is expected to announce that Takeharu Yamanaka will be its candidate for the mayoral elections in August.
06/11/21 Yokohama opposition still seeking anti-IR mayoral candidate Yokohama’s mayoral elections are only two months away and the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is still looking for a strong anti-IR candidate.
06/03/21 Vietnam to tighten law on casinos and money laundering Vietnam authorities are working on a decree that would penalise casino operators without a licence or who are involved in money laundering.
06/02/21 Australian Capital to review slot machine rules Authorities in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are analysing the introduction of new rules to reduce the number of slot machines.
05/27/21 India to analyse changes to casino tax values The Indian federal government is seeking to change the valuation of casinos, online gambling portals and racecourses for levying goods and services tax (GST).
05/27/21 Australian weighs ban on credit card use for online gambling A parliamentary committee will consider a possible ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling.
05/17/21 Macau legislators ask for an evaluation of gaming licensees Macau legislators want an assessment of the current six gaming licensees’ performance and behaviour over the last twenty years.
05/15/21 Metro Manila eases Covid-19 restrictions The Philippines’ president has announced Metro Manila will move to general community quarantine until May 31. It is still unknown if casinos will open their doors.
05/07/21 Macau to launch consultation on gaming rights with legislators The consultation on gaming rights will be held on May 17 will gather legislators’ opinions about future gaming concessions.
04/29/21 Yokohama anti-IR parties seek single mayoral candidate The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is still seeking a single anti-IR candidate to run for the Yokohama mayoral elections.
04/20/21 Vietnamese IRs to accept tourists with Covid-19 vaccine certificates Two integrated resorts in Quang Nam will accept tourists with a negative Covid-19 test and a vaccine certificate.
04/20/21 China: 15 arrested over alleged online gambling network The group allegedly built a platform named Biggame on the EOS blockchain network and earned nearly US$10m.
04/17/21 Macau to reconsider city’s gaming licence criteria Analysts believe Macau should include requirements on investment to boost diversification as part of the retendering process for gaming licences.
04/17/21 Macau could reduce non-resident ‘blue card’ holders The Macau government could take the decision soon if the unemployment rate continues rising amid a difficult economic situation.
