03/23/22 Court rejects Bloomberry petition to dismiss GGAM complaint A US court has rejected a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Global Gaming Asset Management against Enrique Razon, Bloomberry’s CEO.
03/22/22 Macau Satellite casinos: three-year grace period could be extended The Legislative Assembly committee analysing the final draft of Macau’s gaming law amendment bill has hinted that satellite casinos could receive more than three years to resolve ownership issues.
03/21/22 Inquiry could lead Star Entertainment to make board changes, analysts say Analysts believe that Star Entertainment Group could implement changes to its board in the way Crown Resorts did following investigation.
03/21/22 IPI sued by Italian construction firm for breach of contract Modica Pro Limited is seeking US$2.6m in damages from Imperial Pacific International LLC for breach of construction contracts.
03/21/22 India: AIGF calls for robust policy framework for online gaming The All India Game Federation (AIGF) has urged Indian states to take a proactive approach to develop a robust policy framework for the online gaming industry.
03/18/22 Philippines president: e-sabong will continue Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has said e-sabong will continue despite calls from 23 Senators to suspend the activity amid the disappearance of 31 people linked to the industry.
03/16/22 Macau will maintain commission rate for VIP junkets, legislator says Authorities say they’re not planning to adjust the commission rate for VIP junkets, which is currently capped at 1.25 per cent for rolling chip turnover.
03/15/22 Macau casinos will be fined if they fail to inform of major financial decisions According to Macau’s gaming law amendment bill, casino operators could be fined up to MOP5m (US$620,400) or even see their licence revoked for failing to advise authorities.
03/14/22 Singapore: 5 investigated for illegal betting on horses According to police, three of those who are being investigated worked as illegal bookmakers.
03/14/22 80% of Singapore Pools turnover now comes from sports betting Singapore’s minister of state for home affairs used the figures to make the case of an overhaul of gambling legislation.
03/11/22 Victoria’s VGCCC appoints Annette Kimmitt as CEO Annette Kimmitt previously served as the Global Growth Markets Leader at Ernst & Young.
03/11/22 Singapore parliament passes new gambling legislation Legislators in Singapore have approved two key bills on gambling regulations.
