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Star compliance manager misled NSW gambling regulator about junkets

Graeme Stevens, group compliance manager at Star Entertainment Group, has admitted he misled the ILGA about junkets operating in a private high-roller room at Star Sydney.

03/24/22

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Australia: ACMA orders blocks on 6 illegal gambling websites

03/24/22

Seven satellite casinos will stop operating by mid-year

Casinos are likely to close due to the tightening of visa requirements, a lack of cash flow and the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

03/24/22

Crown Perth found unsuitable but will keep its licence

03/23/22

Suncity continued cash operations at Star despite ban, inquiry hears

Video evidence shown to the ILGA inquiry shows that junket operator Suncity continued to operate with cash at Star’s Sydney venue despite a ban due to money laundering concerns.

03/23/22

Macau gaming labour groups express concerns about satellite casinos

Affiliates of the Macau Federation of Trade Unions expressed fears potential job losses if proposed changes for satellite casinos go ahead.

03/23/22

Taiwan: 16 arrested over illegal cockfighting

Police in southern Taiwan have arrested 16 people for alleged involvement in illegal cockfights.

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.

03/22/22

Star’s case has been granted leave by Queensland Court

Star CEO questioned KPMG report on money laundering risk, inquiry hears

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.

03/17/22

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Star compliance manager misled NSW gambling regulator about junkets

Australia: ACMA orders blocks on 6 illegal gambling websites

Seven satellite casinos will stop operating by mid-year

Crown Perth found unsuitable but will keep its licence

Suncity continued cash operations at Star despite ban, inquiry hears

Macau gaming labour groups express concerns about satellite casinos

Taiwan: 16 arrested over illegal cockfighting

Court rejects Bloomberry petition to dismiss GGAM complaint

Macau Satellite casinos: three-year grace period could be extended

Star CEO questioned KPMG report on money laundering risk, inquiry hears

Inquiry could lead Star Entertainment to make board changes, analysts say

IPI sued by Italian construction firm for breach of contract

India: AIGF calls for robust policy framework for online gaming

Philippines president: e-sabong will continue

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Philippines reviews China visa policy over illegal gaming

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