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.
03/19/21 Cambodia imposes outbound travel ban Cambodia has announced a ban on outbound travel in a bid to control the rise in Covid-19 cases. Travel to Thailand is prohibited.
03/18/21 Genting Malaysia earnings to fall 10% in 2021, analysts say Genting Malaysia continues to feel the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. but earnings should improve during the second quarter.
03/18/21 Philippines to ban foreign arrivals as Covid-19 cases climb The Philippines government will ban foreigners and returning citizens from March 20 until April 19 amid a rise in Covid-19 cases.
03/18/21 Vietnam: Phu Quoc United Center to open in April Phu Quoc United Center will include will host various hotel brands and entertainment options, including the Corona Casino & Resort.
03/17/21 Jin Bei Casino and Hotel in Sihanoukville to reopen The Jin Bei Casino and Hotel in Sihanoukville as well as Jin Bei’s three hotel branches have been given permission to reopen.
03/16/21 Singapore in talks with Australia on relaxing travel ban Singapore hopes bilateral travel agreements with Australia might help boost tourism and gaming revenues.
03/13/21 Thailand: 253 more police officers linked to illegal gambling Casino and online gambling remains illegal in Thailand, yet public officials have been found to be involved in gaming operations.
03/12/21 Malaysia: two raids on illegal gambling in Serian Police have made four arrests in two raids on illegal gambling operations in Serian, in the state of Sarawak.
03/12/21 Thai authorities bust another illegal gambling operation Casino and online gambling is illegal in Thailand, and the government is cracking down on clandestine operations.
03/11/21 Cambodia hopes to create travel bubble with select countries A travel bubble may speed up recovery for the Cambodian gaming industry, which is largely dependant on foreign visitors.
03/11/21 Thailand: 1.2bn baht in assets confiscated from gambling operators Casino and online gambling is currently illegal in Thailand, and authorities are cracking down on illegal operations.
03/11/21 Philippines expecting to stem POGO exodus Online gambling operators began leaving The Philippines last year after legislators tried to impose taxes to help fund Covid-19 relief efforts.
