06/23/22 NSW to establish new independent casino regulator Kevin Anderson, minister for hospitality and racing, has announced that the government of New South Wales will create the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC).
06/22/22 Macau’s gaming law amendment bill approved The new legislation will replace the legislation that’s been in force since 2001, introducing several changes to increase the oversight of gaming concessionaires.
06/22/22 NSW raises the Point of Consumption Tax payable by betting operators Tabcorp hailed the announcement as a positive step toward industry reform.
06/22/22 NagaWorld workers demand government intervention in labour dispute About 100 NagaWorld workers have sent a petition to the government asking it to intervene in a conflict that started in December last year.
06/17/22 Macau casinos must hold US$620m in capital during concession period After analysing the final draft of Macau’s general gaming law amendment, JP Morgan has deduced that casino operators must have capital of MOP5bn (US$620m) during the entire concession.
06/17/22 Doubts around the impact of Macau’s increase on GGR tax According to some analysts, the proposed new tax liability was unexpected and could generate uncertainty in current and potential investors.
06/15/22 Duterte apologises for taking his time to suspend e-sabong The president of the Philippines has said he was late in realising the negative effects of e-sabong operations.
06/14/22 Thailand: Mae Sot ready to host an integrated resort A member of the Thai committee studying the feasibility of land-based and online casinos has said that the city of Mae Sot is ready to host an integrated resort with a casino.
