01/09/20 Cambodia gaming ban sees 91 operators shut down Government has moved quickly on plans to abolish online and arcade gambling in the country
01/09/20 Japan: opposition tables bill to abolish IRs following bribery scandal Casino bribery scandal in Japan has led to government opposition lawmakers tabling a bill to abolish IR activity in the country
01/08/20 Suncity Group invests US$34 million in Hoiana IR development GYE will pay interest of 1.5% per annum, with the principal amount and interest to be repaid at the expiry of the stated five-year term
01/08/20 Japan: Casino Administration Committee finally up and running The committee will oversee casino licensing and operations as an external bureau of the cabinet and will be responsible for administrative procedures
01/08/20 Macau: workers demand casinos increase social responsibility efforts FAOM issued a statement after a meeting with the new Secretary for Economy and Finance asking gambling operators to commit to a “harmonious working relationship” with their workers.
01/07/20 Chiba will not pursue Japan IR bid Toshihito Kumagai confirms Chiba will not apply to the national government to host a casino resort.
01/07/20 AUSTRAC to investigate gambling industry The Australian anti-money laundering regulator is to closely follow the activities of casino and poker machine owners
12/14/19 Macau: gambling to remain stable besides Hong Kong unrest Analysts predict the city will remain stable besides situation in Hong Kong.