11/02/21 Andrew Yeom files a fifth complaint against IPI Andrew Yeom, the Commonwealth Casino Commission’s executive director, has filed a new complaint against IPI for alleged non-payment of this year’s US$3m regulatory fee.
10/28/21 Clear Management appointed as IPI receiver The Court has appointed Clear Management Ltd as a receiver for the sale of IPI’s property following the lawsuit brought by USA Fanter Corp.
10/27/21 BetEasy fined for allowing self-excluded gambler to open account The Australian corporate bookmaker BetEasy has been fined AU$50,000 after the gambling regulatory body in the Northern Territory found it allowed a self-excluded gambler to open an account.
10/27/21 Crown Royal Commission outcome could help Star, analysts say Analysts at JP Morgan believe the Victoria Royal Commission’s decision to allow Crown Melbourne to keep its licence under stricter conditions could benefit The Star Entertainment as it also faces a licence review.
10/26/21 Crown Resorts found unsuitable to operate Crown Melbourne The casino operator will keep its licence but under strict new conditions with the appointment of a Special Manager with unprecedented powers.
10/25/21 Crown Perth failed to conduct an investigation after a gambler was arrested, inquiry hears Lonnie Bossi, Crown Perth’s CEO, told the WA Royal Commission into Crown Resorts that the casino operator didn’t investigate Daniel Petkov, a former bank manager who gambled millions in stolen funds.
10/25/21 Macau’s last public consultation session was held today Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has held its last session. The public consultation period will run until October 29.
10/22/21 Macau gaming law consultation sessions resume today Authorities in Macau have finally resumed the public consultation sessions on gaming laws with the presence of representatives from at least three of the city’s six gaming operators.
10/21/21 Cambodia sets requirements for new and existing casinos Authorities in Cambodia have announced a new minimum capital requirement of KHR800bn (US$200m) for integrated commercial gambling centres.
10/21/21 Junkets request details on Macau’s proposed new gaming laws Kwok Chi Chung, president of a junket trade body, has asked for clarity on the government’s proposed changes to the city’s gaming laws.
10/19/21 Philippines banks warned to work only with registered POGOs The Central Bank of the Philippines has reminded banks and financial institutions to deal only with registered POGOs.
10/19/21 Star Entertainment to face ILGA public hearings next year The New South Wales Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has confirmed that public hearings will be held next year as part of The Star Casino’s licence review.
10/18/21 Goa dismisses challenge to ban on locals entering casinos Authorities in Goa have dismissed a petition that called for local people to be allowed to play at the state’s casinos.
10/18/21 CNMI court denies motion to appoint receiver for IPI sale Fanter Corporation had filed a motion for the appointment of a receiver for the sale of IPI’s property.
