South East Asia

Vietnam to allow Phu Quoc casinos to reopen

Authorities on the island of Phu Quoc have announced that casinos will be allowed to reopen, but a pilot programme to let international tourists arrive without mandatory quarantine has been postponed.

09/23/21

Cambodia to reopen borders to tourists

Authorities in Cambodia have said that the country will soon allow the entry of international tourists.

09/22/21

KN Paradise increases investment in Vietnam casino complex

KN Paradise Cam Ranh has announced it has upped its investment for the development of an integrated resort due to changes in the structure and standards of construction items.

09/21/21

Vietnam football betting unlikely to attract investors, analysts say

Gaming experts believe an expansion of football betting in Vietnam will be too restrictive to attract international investors.

09/21/21

New Boracay Development Authority approved

The House of Representatives has approved the creation of the Boracay Island Development Authority.

09/21/21

Summit Ascent extends maturity date of US$120m loan to SunTrust

Summit Ascent Holdings has extended the maturity date of a US$120m loan to SunTrust Resort Holdings until July 18, 2022 mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

09/20/21

India: casinos in Goa allowed to reopen

Authorities have announced that casinos in Goa will be allowed to reopen this week for those who have been fully vaccinated.

09/20/21

Boracay casino plans facing mounting criticism

The Diocese of Kalibo and the Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) have criticised Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s suggestion of allowing gambling on Boracay.

09/20/21

PAGCOR casino sale seen as unviable

A sale of PAGCOR’s wouldn’t be an option, analysts say.

09/17/21

Genting Malaysia close to reopening

Amid a decline in Covid-19 cases and an easing of restrictions, analysts expect Genting Malaysia's Resorts World Genting to reopen soon.

09/17/21

NagaWorld reopens after six months of temporary closure

NagaWorld in Cambodia has reopened after being closed for nearly six months due to Covid-19 cases.

09/16/21

James Patrick Bondoc appointed to PAGCOR board

PAGCOR has announced that James Patrick Bondoc will join its board of directors to replace the late Director Reynaldo E. Concordia.

09/15/21

Philippines: 11 arrested for illegal online e-sabong betting

Policehave arrested 11 people over illegal e-sabong operations in Bamban town. People were also breaching Covid-19 lockdown rules.

09/14/21

Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram IR to resume operations from September 15

Intercontinental Grand Ho Tram IR will allow local guests at hotel facilities from September 15. The casino will remain closed.

09/14/21

Manila to ease Covid-19 restrictions from September 16

Metro Manila will test a five-level system of “granular” lockdowns in specific areas. Casinos in the Entertainment zone will remain closed for now.

Check the latest South East Asia news

Vietnam to allow Phu Quoc casinos to reopen

Cambodia to reopen borders to tourists

KN Paradise increases investment in Vietnam casino complex

Vietnam football betting unlikely to attract investors, analysts say

New Boracay Development Authority approved

Summit Ascent extends maturity date of US$120m loan to SunTrust

India: casinos in Goa allowed to reopen

Boracay casino plans facing mounting criticism

PAGCOR casino sale seen as unviable

Genting Malaysia close to reopening

NagaWorld reopens after six months of temporary closure

James Patrick Bondoc appointed to PAGCOR board

Philippines: 11 arrested for illegal online e-sabong betting

Vietnam’s Grand Ho Tram IR to resume operations from September 15

Manila to ease Covid-19 restrictions from September 16

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