07/01/20 Philippines to cancel POGOs’ foreign workers permits The Department of Labor is waiting on confirmation from PAGCOR to automatically revoke POGOs’ foreign workers’ permits.
06/30/20 PAGCOR warns POGOs leaving Philippines The body warns that two POGOs have pulled out of the Philippines due to tax battle with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
06/27/20 New restrictions for Macau ferry Travellers from six countries considered high risk for Covid-19 will have to present a nucleic acid test while conditions for Macau residents are eased.
06/25/20 The Philippines expects P20 billion from POGOs The Deparment of Finance says P20 billion is the minimum offshore operators should be giving to Philippines state coffers each year.
06/23/20 Cambodia could get new gaming law this year The new regulation would create an 11-person committee to regulate the gaming industry.
06/23/20 India to delay new rules for casinos The state of Goa is to delay the notification of rules of casinos to allow more detailed discussion.
06/18/20 Macau to quarantine travellers from Beijing The city has responded to the Chinese capital raising the level of its state of emergency this week.
06/18/20 Gambling whistleblowers eligible for rewards One province has announced the trial of a cash rewards system for those who report infractions.
06/17/20 Australia: ban on social casinos passes first test A bill to ban social casinos in Australia will move forward to a second reading for a parliamentary vote.
06/13/20 PBOC wants tougher cross-border gambling controls The People’s Bank of China will go after payment services used to send money to betting platforms outside the country.
06/11/20 Ho begins tenure as director of Macau regulator Ho was appointed as DICJ director in late May after Paulo Martins Chan’s resignation.
06/09/20 Singapore considers tightening casino rules The regulator aims to tighten the due diligence process for customers to take a tougher line on money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
06/05/20 Changes to international flights and visas in China More airlines will be able to operate flights into the country, while measures are taken to boost business travel.
06/04/20 HK extends quarantine for arrivals from mainland Travellers from China, Macau and Taiwan will have to go through the 14-day quarantine until July 7.
05/25/20 Duterte to reassess lockdown measures Businesses including casino operators optimistic the easing of restrictions could come soon.
