09/14/21 Manila to ease Covid-19 restrictions from September 16 Metro Manila will test a five-level system of “granular” lockdowns in specific areas. Casinos in the Entertainment zone will remain closed for now.
09/13/21 New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules The city of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island has decided not to relax its current gambling and TAB regulation policies after protests from anti-gambling campaigners.
09/13/21 Macau unlikely to ease travel limits this year, analysts say Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd has predicted that the removal of travel barriers to enter Macau won’t happen until 2022.
09/10/21 Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban Gambling reform groups and financial advisers have appeared in front of Australian senators to request a ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling transactions.
09/09/21 Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads David Attenborough, Tabcorp chief executive, has said the government should impose restrictions for TV gambling ads during prime-time to protect children and teenagers.
09/08/21 Macau restructures Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau Authorities in Macau have announced the appointment of 14 new staff to increase the number of management personnel for the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).
09/08/21 Hong Kong to ease Covid-19 restrictions with Macau and Guangdong Hong Kong will launch a “Come2HK” campaign designed to resume the flow of people between Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau.
09/08/21 Manila halts the easing of Covid-19 restrictions Authorities have decided Manila will remain under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until at least September 15.
09/07/21 GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears The Royal Commission into Crown Perth has heard that Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) put Crown Perth’s financial interest before public interest.
09/07/21 CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said he will support online gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands.
09/07/21 Metro Manila continues easing Covid-19 restrictions Authorities have announced Manila will come under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from September 8. It’s still unknown if casinos will reopen.
09/06/21 WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs The Perth Casino Royal Commission has started to question whether there is any difference between pokies and electronic gaming machines (EGMs) as the former are banned in WA but EGMs are allowed in Crown Perth.
09/02/21 Australia: ACMA orders blocking of 5 offshore gambling platforms The ACMA has told Australian internet service providers to block five illegal offshore gambling websites.
09/02/21 PAGCOR reminds e-sabong players to gamble responsibly PAGCOR has warned that e-sabong should be practised responsibly to avoid gambling-related problems.
08/30/21 Metro Manila extends quarantine measures until September 7 Authorities in Metro Manila have announced that the capital of The Philippines will remain under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) until September 7.
