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.
12/14/20 Analysts expect delay to Macau casino tender Financial analysts say there is no longer time to ensure due process according to the current schedule for 2022.
12/14/20 Singapore to lift restrictions for visitors from Taiwan Instead of negotiating a travel bubble, the country will unilaterally open its borders with Taiwan on December 18.
12/08/20 Macau to launch free voluntary Covid-19 vaccination plan The Health Bureau has announced a plan to begin vaccinations.
12/08/20 AUSTRAC: Casinos must oversee junket compliance AUSTRAC’s chief executive has said it would be “preferable” if all state gaming bodies implemented licensing regimes for junket operators.
12/08/20 The Philippines’ first online casino approved DFNN’s interactive entertainment unit will launch a new platform for VIPs. Players will have to go through strict protocols.
12/03/20 Macau regulator denies digital currency plans The DICJ denies that it is looking into using the e-yuan as a replacement for the Hong Kong dollar at Macau’s casinos.
11/30/20 Hong Kong reimposes restrictions due to Covid-19 The city will return to the strict measures introduced in spring due to a rise in the number of infections.
11/26/20 India adopts new warnings for online gambling ads All ads for gaming platforms offering real money winnings will have to carry disclaimers warning about the financial risk of gambling.
11/25/20 Macau lifts border restrictions for 2 Chinese prefectures Visitors arriving from Kashgar and Kizilsu Kirgiz prefectures in Xinjiang province will not have to undergo quarantine.
11/23/20 Macau: quarantine for arrivals from more Chinese cities Macau has implemented the measure for people coming from an area of Shanghai after the city reported new cases of Covid-19 infections.
11/22/20 Cambodia introduces new gaming law The legislation establishes taxes of 7 per cent tax on mass GGR and 4 per cent on VIP operations.
11/20/20 India: new guidelines for online gaming advertising The Advertising Standards Council of India is consulting with regulators and civil society to introduce new rules for real money platforms.
