09/24/21 Australia: criticism of gambling ads ahead of AFL Grand Final Some government MPs, athletes and AFL clubs have complained of gambling companies piling ads into pre-game coverage for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final in Perth.
09/24/21 Wynn Resorts CEO optimistic about future of Macau gaming Matt Maddox, chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd, believes Macau’s intention to increase the oversight of gaming concessionaires was a practical decision rather than a punitive one.
09/24/21 Crown Perth used by organised criminals, inquiry hears Deputy Police Commissioner Col Blanch has told the WA Royal Commission that Crown Perth was used by criminal organisations to move cash through casino junkets and avoid detection from regulators.
09/23/21 Cambodia to reopen borders to tourists Authorities in Cambodia have said that the country will soon allow the entry of international tourists.
09/23/21 Increased supervision over Macau casinos could hurt premium mass market According to Ben Lee, managing partner of iGamiX Management & Consulting, Macau could lose 80 per cent of its premium mass business due to the proposed changes to the city’s gaming laws.
09/22/21 Andrew Yeom: “Allowing online gambling could bring up to 2.1m online users annually” Andrew Yeom, Commonwealth Casino Commission executive director, was invited by House Gaming Committee Chairman Edwin Propst to discuss the possibility of online gambling with lawmakers.
09/22/21 Australian casino revenue to decline due to stricter regulations According to analysts, casino operators in Australia could see a decline in revenue as a result of compliance initiatives.
09/21/21 New Boracay Development Authority approved The House of Representatives has approved the creation of the Boracay Island Development Authority.
09/21/21 Casino operators request more info on Macau gaming law changes Macau’s six casino operators have attended a public consultation session and asked for more information on the government’s proposed changes to the current city’s gaming laws.
09/20/21 New Zealand campaigners call for tougher gambling laws Anti-gambling campaigners have encouraged other councils to follow the city of Christchurch’s decision not to relax its current gambling and TAB regulation policies.
09/20/21 Federal Group protests Tasmania licence changes Federal Group casino claims the government didn’t notify it about a change in rules to end the company’s exclusive licence agreement.
09/17/21 Reaction to Macau gaming laws changes exaggerated, analysts say Analysts say the fall in Macau casino operators’ stocks after the government suggested changes to the current city’s gaming laws was unwarranted.
09/15/21 Macau likely to end sub-concessions system for casino operators Under the revision of the city’s gaming law, Macau wants to end the current sub-concession system and increase oversight of gaming concessionaires and junket operations.
09/14/21 Macau consultation on gaming law to open on September 15 Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has confirmed that a public consultation on gaming law will open on September 15.
09/14/21 Star Sydney to face ILGA review Star Sydney will face a review to establish whether it is suitable to continue operating and is complying with statutory obligations.
