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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.

08/30/21

Macau announces opening of new border entry with Guangdong

Authorities in Macau have announced the opening of a new 24-hour border checkpoint with the city of Zhuhai, in the neighbouring province of Guangdong, from September 8.

08/26/21

Guangdong eases restrictions for outbound travellers

Guangdong province has announced that travel agencies have been allowed to resume sales of flights to other Chinese provinces and Macau.

08/25/21

WA Royal Commission chair questioned over conflict of interest

The state’s Royal Commission into Crown Perth is being led by Neville Owen, who has personal interests with some of the witnesses.

08/24/21

New Zealand extends “Level 4” lockdown until August 27

The government of New Zealand has announced Covid-19 countermeasures will remain in place until August 27. However, in Auckland restrictions will last until August 31.

08/20/21

Singapore to allow quarantine-free entries from Hong Kong and Macau

The government in Singapore has announced that people coming from Hong Kong and Macau will not be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine.

08/19/21

NSW to create a new casino regulator following Crown inquiry

Authorities in New South Wales are planning to create a new Independent Casino Commission following recommendations made by commissioner Patricia Bergin’s inquiry.

08/19/21

Australia: NSW to analyse impact of 2018 gaming machine reforms

Authorities in New South Wales have announced they are seeking community feedback on the impact of the 2018 reforms that limited the number of gaming machines in the state.

08/16/21

Tasmania introduces loss limits on pokie loyalty programmes

The Tasmania Liquor and Gaming Commission will now require members of pokie loyalty programmes at land-based casinos to set annual loss limits.

08/16/21

Philippines extends ban on arrivals from 10 countries

Authorities have extended a ban on travellers from 10 countries until the end of August.

08/12/21

Hong Kong: Quarantine measures to remain until March 2022

Authorities in Hong Kong have decided to extend quarantine measures until March 31, 2022 due to concerns regarding imported cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

08/11/21

Australia: calls for controls on loot boxes

Anti-gambling campaigners have called for stricter measures on video games that offer loot boxes to children.

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WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs

Australia: ACMA orders blocking of 5 offshore gambling platforms

PAGCOR reminds e-sabong players to gamble responsibly

Metro Manila extends quarantine measures until September 7

Macau announces opening of new border entry with Guangdong

Guangdong eases restrictions for outbound travellers

WA Royal Commission chair questioned over conflict of interest

New Zealand extends “Level 4” lockdown until August 27

Singapore to allow quarantine-free entries from Hong Kong and Macau

NSW to create a new casino regulator following Crown inquiry

Australia: NSW to analyse impact of 2018 gaming machine reforms

Tasmania introduces loss limits on pokie loyalty programmes

Philippines extends ban on arrivals from 10 countries

Hong Kong: Quarantine measures to remain until March 2022

Australia: calls for controls on loot boxes

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