02/04/21 Macau gaming regulator appoints new deputy director The DICJ has named former crime investigator Lio Chi Chong in a one-year appointment.
02/01/21 India: Goan casino taxes total US$175m since 2012 Offshore casinos contributed US$108m and land-based casinos US$67.5m.
01/30/21 Goa considers banning locals from casinos The seven offshore casinos operating on the Mandovi river have permission to operate until March 31.
01/28/21 Another Indian state could ban online gambling The Kerala State High Court has served notices to celebrities and athletes that have appeared linked to online gambling companies.
01/27/21 China expands gambling blacklist The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is drawing up a second selection of overseas gambling destinations to add to its blacklist.
01/26/21 India considers standardising gaming regulations A think tank has proposed an independent regulatory body idea for fantasy sports. The industry wants it to cover all skill-based gaming.
01/23/21 Russia’s central bank wages war on online gambling payments Banks and payment operators have been hit with sanctions for allowing transfers to online gaming sites and illegal bookies.
01/20/21 Philippines money laundering regulation advances A bicameral committee has made changes to the Senate’s and the House’s proposals to amend the 2001 Anti-Money Laundering Act.
01/18/21 Thailand to introduce tourism tax The fee would be used to help cover the costs of Covid-19 relief efforts. Advisors have also recommended legalising gambling dens.
01/11/21 Australia appoints sports advisory council members The new entity will oversee integrity matters in sports of all categories in the country.
01/07/21 Malaysia increases special lottery draws Up to 22 special draws a year will be allowed in 2021, more than double the number held last year.
01/06/21 Supreme Court suspends 5% POGO tax The temporary suspension comes following a request from a consortium of 14 licensed POGOs.
12/22/20 New casino limits in Sydney due to Covid-19 The authorities in New South Wales have tightened measures again after cases of a new stain of Covid-19 were detected.
12/21/20 Thailand lifts travel restrictions for 56 countries Travellers from Japan, Singapore and other countries will be able to enter Thailand but will still have to quarantine.
12/15/20 Yokohama releases draft IR policy The document states that the proposed resort must include an international convention centre, hotels and other non-gaming areas.
