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.
04/16/21 Yokohama anti-IR mayoral candidate launches campaign Akiko Fujimura has confirmed she will run for mayor in Yokohama City. The elections are scheduled for August 22.
04/13/21 Manila eases Covid-19 restrictions but casinos remain closed Metro Manila will come under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) measures until April 30. However, casinos and other gaming establishments will remain closed.
04/10/21 India: Kerala insists on banning online rummy The Kerala High Court has rejected a petition from online gaming companies to stay the ordinance that makes playing online rummy for stakes a punishable offence.
04/09/21 China continues fight against cross-border gambling activity According to the Ministry of Public Security, police have arrested 110,000 people suspected of involvement in cross-border gambling.
04/07/21 Macau junket operators at risk from new laws and Covid-19 impact Macau’s junket operators have been deeply affected by travel restrictions and now China’s restrictions against cross-border gambling services. Analysts believe several could fold.
04/06/21 Metro Manila extends Covid-19 restrictions by one week Metro Manila has extended Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) measures until April 11 following a rise in Covid-19 cases.
04/02/21 NSW regulator: Crown could regain Sydney licence this year Philip Crawford, head of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA), has said the reinstatement of Crown Resorts’ licence in New South Wales was a “realistic prospect.”
03/27/21 Yokohama sets aside US$3.3m for IR promotion in 2021 budget Yokohama city council has approved a budget of JPY360m (US$3.3m) earmarked for IR promotion.
03/26/21 US recognises Macau’s tighter anti-money laundering controls The US Department of State has reported that Macau has started to “take anti-money laundering cases more seriously.”
