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Macau likely to end sub-concessions system for casino operators

Under the revision of the city’s gaming law, Macau wants to end the current sub-concession system and increase oversight of gaming concessionaires and junket operations.

09/15/21

China fines 10 people for cross border gambling activities

China’s foreign exchange regulator has revealed that 10 people have been fined for currency trades related to cross border gambling activities totalling US$6.6m.

09/14/21

Star Sydney to face ILGA review

Star Sydney will face a review to establish whether it is suitable to continue operating and is complying with statutory obligations.

09/14/21

CCC calls for more funds to continue running

The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) claims it is running out of money and has asked the government to approve US$1m “to keep the commission afloat.”

09/13/21

New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules

The city of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island has decided not to relax its current gambling and TAB regulation policies after protests from anti-gambling campaigners.

09/13/21

Cambodia: Police raided a casino building for illegal gambling

Police have raided a venue in Preah Sihanouk over allegations of cryptocurrency dealing, illegal gambling and other related crimes.

09/13/21

Malaysia: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Ten people have been arrested while another 10 were issued compound notices for spectating in illegal mahjong and poker games.

09/10/21

Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban

Gambling reform groups and financial advisers have appeared in front of Australian senators to request a ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling transactions.

09/10/21

CNMI Governor willing to revise new e-gaming licence fee

Gov Ralph DLG Torres has said he is willing to form a working group in order to revise the new law that doubles the Northern Mariana Islands’ e-gaming licence fee.

09/09/21

Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads

David Attenborough, Tabcorp chief executive, has said the government should impose restrictions for TV gambling ads during prime-time to protect children and teenagers.

09/08/21

New Zealand casinos: temporary changes amid Covid-19 measures

Authorities have allowed SkyCityHamilton Casino and Christchurch Casino to establish temporary cashiering facilities in their venues to comply with the Covid-19 social distancing measures.

09/07/21

GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears

The Royal Commission into Crown Perth has heard that Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) put Crown Perth’s financial interest before public interest.

09/07/21

CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling

Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said he will support online gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands.

09/06/21

WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has started to question whether there is any difference between pokies and electronic gaming machines (EGMs) as the former are banned in WA but EGMs are allowed in Crown Perth.

09/06/21

India: 115 arrested for illegal gambling

Police in Kochi, Kerala, have arrested 115 people for alleged involvement in illegal gambling.

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Macau likely to end sub-concessions system for casino operators

China fines 10 people for cross border gambling activities

Star Sydney to face ILGA review

CCC calls for more funds to continue running

New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules

Cambodia: Police raided a casino building for illegal gambling

Malaysia: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban

CNMI Governor willing to revise new e-gaming licence fee

Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads

New Zealand casinos: temporary changes amid Covid-19 measures

GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears

CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling

WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs

India: 115 arrested for illegal gambling

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