02/05/21 HK Jockey Club hopes more simulcasts will cut illegal gambling The Hong Kong government has given permission to increase the maximum annual number of simulcast days from 23 to 37.
02/01/21 India: Goan casino taxes total US$175m since 2012 Offshore casinos contributed US$108m and land-based casinos US$67.5m.
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 Goa considers banning locals from casinos The seven offshore casinos operating on the Mandovi river have permission to operate until March 31.
01/28/21 Another Indian state could ban online gambling The Kerala State High Court has served notices to celebrities and athletes that have appeared linked to online gambling companies.
01/27/21 Imperial Pacific will not meet deadline for new casino resort Imperial Pacific’s resort in Garapan will not complete on time, the Commonwealth Casino Commission has said.
01/27/21 China warns citizens not to gamble in Cambodia Chinese citizens have been warned not to gamble in Cambodia due to violent incidents.
01/27/21 China expands gambling blacklist The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is drawing up a second selection of overseas gambling destinations to add to its blacklist.
01/26/21 India considers standardising gaming regulations A think tank has proposed an independent regulatory body idea for fantasy sports. The industry wants it to cover all skill-based gaming.
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.
01/23/21 Russia’s central bank wages war on online gambling payments Banks and payment operators have been hit with sanctions for allowing transfers to online gaming sites and illegal bookies.
01/20/21 Poker machines concern NSW Crime Commission New South Wales authorities’ annual report finds poker machines have become a vehicle for money laundering crimes.
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.
