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.
01/21/21 Suncity establishes new entity for Manila resort The new Suncity WC Hotel will be in charge of tourism operations as well as running the hotel and casino at the Manila resort.
01/20/21 Philippines money laundering regulation advances A bicameral committee has made changes to the Senate’s and the House’s proposals to amend the 2001 Anti-Money Laundering Act.
01/19/21 Thailand may debate legalisation of gambling The Prime Minister of Thailand says he is considering opening a debate on the legalisation of gambling in the country.
01/18/21 Thailand to introduce tourism tax The fee would be used to help cover the costs of Covid-19 relief efforts. Advisors have also recommended legalising gambling dens.
01/15/21 Genting gets negative rating after new Covid-19 restrictions Genting Bhd has been rated negatively by Moody’s due to new restrictions in Malaysia.
01/14/21 Betting shops forced to close in Malaysia Number forecast operators have announced the closure of betting shops in the country until at least January 26.
01/13/21 Genting’s Malaysian casino resort to reduce capacity The casino resort remains open despite the movement control order in Malaysia but will operate with limited capacity.
01/11/21 Thailand: 21 arrested at illegal casino in Pattaya Authorities are stepping up efforts to clamp down on gambling, which is illegal in Thailand.
01/08/21 Resorts World Genting workers test positive for Covid-19 The company reported several infections at a canteen but the property has not been closed.
01/08/21 PAGCOR remits additional US$20.7m to Treasury The regulator increased funds corresponding to 2019’s cash dividends to aid the efforts to curve the spread of Covid-19.
01/07/21 Malaysia increases special lottery draws Up to 22 special draws a year will be allowed in 2021, more than double the number held last year.
