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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.

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.

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Macau likely to end sub-concessions system for casino operators

Macau consultation on gaming law to open on September 15

Star Sydney to face ILGA review

Manila to ease Covid-19 restrictions from September 16

New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules

Macau unlikely to ease travel limits this year, analysts say

Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban

Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads

Macau restructures Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau

Hong Kong to ease Covid-19 restrictions with Macau and Guangdong

Manila halts the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears

CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling

Metro Manila continues easing Covid-19 restrictions

WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs

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