02/05/21 Thailand: govt adviser arrested over alleged online gambling network Police have arrested the former boxer and House gambling advisor Siapo Po-arnon after investigating an alleged online gambling network.
02/04/21 Paradise Co revenue down 36% in January Strict Covid-19 measures implemented since late November have affected revenue.
02/02/21 Pagcor revenue down 60% in 2020 Chairman Andrea Domingo blamed the Covid-19 pandemic and problems encountered by the offshore gaming operations for the decline.
02/01/21 Philippines president signs anti-money laundering law Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law to avoid the Philippines being grey-listed by the FATF.
01/30/21 Donaco returns to positive EBITDA The Australian-listed operator Donaco International returned to positive EBITDA in the last quarter of 2020.
01/29/21 Resorts World Manila donates US$10m to medical centre The casino operator’s charitable foundation has donated funds for the construction of a medical centre for the national police office.
01/29/21 Jade Entertainment reopens after 10 months The sports betting firm has reopened in Okada and is preparing to reveal a new interactive platform in the Philippines.
01/27/21 Genting Malaysia to support NY branch Fitch ratings analysts believe that Genting Malaysia will continue to back its New York casino and resort in “times of distress.”
01/27/21 161 slots machines seized in Thailand The illegal slots machines were found in Pattaya, in a commercial building where an unlicensed casino was being set up.
01/27/21 POGO tax payments rise 11.7% in 2020 POGOs brought in US$149.4m in tax payments las year despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting departures of many firms.
01/27/21 Okada Manila denies news about sale of assets The operator says rumours that it is looking to sell the Okada Manila casino are “false and fake news”.
01/26/21 Manila resort gets Sharecare Health Security certification The Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams resort has achieved a health certification verified by Forbes Travel Guide.
01/26/21 Vietnam: Hoiana casino resort opening pushed back The opening of Suncity Group’s casino complex in Vietnam has been put back due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
01/23/21 Thailand cracks down on illegal gambling dens The government has identified illegal gambling dens as a major source of Covid-19 infections.
01/21/21 RWG casino complex forced to close for two weeks The Malaysian casino resort will close temporarily due to the new movement control order mandated by the government.
