10/28/21 Tasmanian gambling bill gains support of both major parties Proposed amendments to the Tasmanian gambling bill have the support of the Liberal government and Labor opposition. However, some critics have said the bill lacks gambling harm measures.
10/27/21 BetEasy fined for allowing self-excluded gambler to open account The Australian corporate bookmaker BetEasy has been fined AU$50,000 after the gambling regulatory body in the Northern Territory found it allowed a self-excluded gambler to open an account.
10/25/21 The Philippines remains on FATF “grey list” The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has kept the Philippines on its “grey list” of untrustworthy jurisdictions. The country needs to increase controls to mitigate the risks associated with junket operators.
10/25/21 Macau’s last public consultation session was held today Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has held its last session. The public consultation period will run until October 29.
10/25/21 Cambodia: 20 arrested for crossing borders to work at an online casino Police have arrested 20 Thai workers for illegally crossing the border to work at an online casino in Preah Sihanouk province.
10/22/21 Analysts expect increase in gaming taxes in Macau A panel of analysts and gaming experts have discussed the possibility of an increase in gaming taxes in Macau if the government’s proposed changes to gaming laws are approved.
10/22/21 Karnataka High Court to hear petition against online gambling ban The Karnataka High Court has announced that next week it will hear listen to the petition of gaming companies who have challenged the banning of online gambling.
10/21/21 Cambodia sets requirements for new and existing casinos Authorities in Cambodia have announced a new minimum capital requirement of KHR800bn (US$200m) for integrated commercial gambling centres.
10/21/21 Junkets request details on Macau’s proposed new gaming laws Kwok Chi Chung, president of a junket trade body, has asked for clarity on the government’s proposed changes to the city’s gaming laws.
10/20/21 Shinhwa World Casino urged to halt redundancy programme The Shinhwa World Casino has been accused by the Jeju Tourism Service Union of pushing its workers into voluntary redundancy.
10/18/21 Cambodia eases Covid-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated visitors Authorities in Cambodia have eased some restrictions to allow business travellers and certain professional experts to complete only three days of quarantine upon arrival.
10/18/21 Goa dismisses challenge to ban on locals entering casinos Authorities in Goa have dismissed a petition that called for local people to be allowed to play at the state’s casinos.
10/15/21 Australia: VCGLR cleared of corruption and wrongdoing An enquiry chaired by Ian Freckelton has found that the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) did not fail in its regulation of Victoria’s gambling industry.
10/14/21 Australian gambling sector donated US$59m to political parties An investigation has revealed that the gambling industry has donated AU$80m (US$59m) to political parties over the past 22 years.