10/23/20 China keeps ban on inbound and outbound tourism Group tours and flight plus hotel package bookings on the mainland will remain forbidden due to continued Covid-19 concerns.
10/19/20 PAGCOR says POGOs must pay new tax Rodrigo Duterte’s government has approved a new economic relief package that changes the way POGOs are taxed.
10/14/20 ACMA blocks two more gambling websites The Australian authority warned customers to withdraw funds from Dinkum Pokies and Fortune Clock Casino.
10/14/20 Qingdao visitors will have to quarantine in Macau The measure will apply to all visitors entering Macau who have been to Qingdao city in the prior 14 days.
10/13/20 Bank Australia blocks gambling transactions As of December 1, customers will be banned from using their credit cards for gambling or lottery activities.
10/11/20 Concerns raised over NSW cashless pokies plan Critics have raised questions about civil liberties and the financial impact on clubs and pubs
10/06/20 NSW considers cashless system for poker machines Authorities in New South Wales are considering legislation banning the use of cash in poker machines.
10/06/20 Cambodia passes new gaming law The bill approved by the National Assembly sets the minimum capital for investment in a casino and adds a tax on GGR.
10/04/20 Macau debates extending Covid-19 test validity for travellers Currently, cross-border travellers must present a negative test result no more than a week old, but the period could be extended to two weeks.
10/02/20 Singapore to issue health certification for cruises Intended to reactivate the casino cruises business, Singapore authorities have launched a tender for a new health certification benchmark.
10/01/20 HK-Macau travel bubble talks resume The idea is to add Hong Kong to measures already established between Macau and mainland China.
09/29/20 Thai government blocks 1,202 gambling websites An official warning has been issued to internet service providers and phone operators.
09/27/20 NSW opens consultation on new gambling bill If the new regulation is passed, casinos will be responsible for identifying and helping players who show evidence of harmful gambling behaviour.
09/25/20 Singapore to have new gaming authority by 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t delayed the schedule for establishing a new centralised body for gambling regulation.
