South East Asia

Universal Entertainment cancels sale of land close to Okada Manila

The Japanese gaming conglomerate, which operates the Okada Manila casino, has abandoned the proposed sale after the Philippine government decided to restrict the entry of foreign visitors.

03/31/21

What are POGOs and who is allowed to play on them?

POGOs conduct online gambling operations from the Philippines, offering services to foreigners based in other countries.

03/30/21

Genting Singapore claims CEO’s pay fell in 2020

Genting Singapore has responded to claims that its CEO’s remuneration doubled in 2020 despite a huge fall in profits and employee redundancies due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

03/29/21

Manila casinos close until April 4 as Covid-19 cases rise

Metro Manila casinos have voluntarily closed their doors as Covid-19 cases in The Philippines continue to rise.

03/29/21

Las Vegas Sands committee to investigate Marina Bay

The three-person committee will investigate allegations of high-roller money laundering at the Marina Bay Sands property.

03/27/21

NagaCorp to continue with plans for Angkor Wat

NagaCorp’s chairman Tim McNally told media that the company will develop fresh plans for Angkor Wat after the Cambodian government rejected its initial proposal.

03/27/21

Suntrust sells non-gaming assets to focus on Manila casino

Suntrust has announced the sale of its non-gaming assets to a local partner to focus on the development of a 5-star hotel and casino project in Manila’s Entertainment City.

03/27/21

Singapore: six charged over illegal gambling syndicate

The six charged are among 66 people who have been arrested since October 2018 for connections with criminal syndicates.

03/26/21

Thailand: illegal gambling den operator arrested for murder

Somchai Jutikitdecha, an illegal gambling den operator, has been arrested on suspicion of proxy murder.

03/26/21

Genting Singapore doubles executive chairman’s salary in 2020

Genting Singapore’s executive chairman Lim Kok Thay’s total remuneration doubled in 2020, when compared with figures reported by the company in 2019.

03/25/21

Cambodia government cancels NagaCorp Angkor Wat resort

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has decided that NagaCorp’s resort at Angkor Wat should not go forward.

03/25/21

Metro Manila under new restrictions to contain Covid-19 cases

Metro Manila, along with four other provinces in The Philippines, will remain under new restrictions until April 4 following a rise in Covid-19 cases.

03/24/21

Cambodia: casino tax revenues halved in 2020

Since Cambodia’s casino industry is largely dependant on international travel, revenue from the sector plummeted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

03/20/21

Genting cruise receives 100,000th passenger since relaunch

Genting Dream Cruises has been accepting passengers since November, becoming just the second cruise line to return to operations.

03/19/21

Illegal gambling syndicate targeting Vietnam raided in Subang

Authorities in Subang have busted an illegal gambling syndicate that was targeting Vietnamese bettors.

Check the latest South East Asia news

Universal Entertainment cancels sale of land close to Okada Manila

What are POGOs and who is allowed to play on them?

Genting Singapore claims CEO’s pay fell in 2020

Manila casinos close until April 4 as Covid-19 cases rise

Las Vegas Sands committee to investigate Marina Bay

NagaCorp to continue with plans for Angkor Wat

Suntrust sells non-gaming assets to focus on Manila casino

Singapore: six charged over illegal gambling syndicate

Thailand: illegal gambling den operator arrested for murder

Genting Singapore doubles executive chairman’s salary in 2020

Cambodia government cancels NagaCorp Angkor Wat resort

Metro Manila under new restrictions to contain Covid-19 cases

Cambodia: casino tax revenues halved in 2020

Genting cruise receives 100,000th passenger since relaunch

Illegal gambling syndicate targeting Vietnam raided in Subang

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