10/26/20 Macau: Assembly urges govt to discuss gaming law Macau’s Legislative Assembly (AL) has demanded the government submit the draft amendment of Macau’s gaming law.
10/25/20 NSW extends consultation on pokies bill The state regulator aims to find an “industry-led solution” that considers the scale and risk profile of each of its 3,000 pubs and clubs.
10/20/20 Macau Chief Executive says China will support the city The announcement of an amendment to China’s criminal law that would criminalise the promotion of gambling overseas has caused concerns.
10/15/20 PAGCOR could legalise online cockfighting Andrea Domingo has said the regulator may establish a mechanism for streaming sabong events in authorised arenas.
10/14/20 China could criminalise promotion of overseas casinos The country is also considering an increase in penalties for installing casinos in the country.
10/11/20 China looks to develop horseracing industry The government has presented a five-year plan to develop the sport and the industry, including the potential creation of a lottery.
10/09/20 Japan IR application process to be postponed According to local media, Japanese authorities will announce the extension of the application period for IR bids.
10/06/20 India: Andhra Pradesh considers legalising floating casinos The government of the state is considering legalising casino gaming on ships sailing on the Visakhapatnam Coast.
10/05/20 Japan IR policy release date still undecided The government has not yet decided when it will publish its basic policy on integrated resorts.
10/01/20 DoF, “prepared to work on privatisation of gambling” Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III predicts about US$6.18bn could be obtained by privatising gambling.
09/30/20 Japan to delay IR proposals by 6-12 months According to authorities in Nagasaki, the national government is planning to postpone the period to accept proposals for IR developments.
09/23/20 Mariana delegations owe US$7m in casino tax The island of Rota is requesting the same flexibility on funds paid by IPI as other islands have had.
09/16/20 Japan: Kansai hopes Suga will move forward with IR Kansai politicians and businessmen have shown support for Suga’s leadership while awaiting a national policy for IR developments.
09/10/20 Japan: opposition leader fights IR project Yukio Edano, leader of a new opposition party, spoke against IRs on a visit to Yokohama.
09/04/20 Macau loosens restrictions for all mainland China After lifting quarantine measures for visitors from Urumqi, Xinjiang, Macau no longer regards any areas in mainland China as “high-risk”.
