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Imperial Pacific faces indefinite gaming licence suspension

The Commonwealth Casino Commission has ordered the suspension of Imperial Pacific International’s gaming licence and ordered the casino operator to pay a penalty plus regulatory fees.

04/06/21

Japan Nine casino games to be permitted inside nation’s casinos

Japan: nine games to be permitted at casinos

03/29/21

Las Vegas Sands committee to investigate Marina Bay

The three-person committee will investigate allegations of high-roller money laundering at the Marina Bay Sands property.

03/16/21

Macau to launch consultation on gaming rights in second half

The consultation on gaming rights will include proposed amendments to Macau’s current gaming laws.

03/13/21

Calls for Macau regulator to clarify legal status of sub-agents

The role of the sub-agents is similar to their partnering junkets but they are not currently licensed by the Macau gaming regulator.

03/11/21

Consultation on Macau gaming law delayed until September

A public consultation on the amendment of Macau’s gaming law is likely to be delayed until after legislative elections on September 12.

03/05/21

Imperial Pacific faces Saipan casino licence suspension

Imperial Pacific International could have its casino licence suspended after admitting to violating five regulatory orders.

02/25/21

Macau Legend still hopes for gaming licence of its own

Macau Legend’s current access to gaming rights is under services agreements with Macau casino licensee SJM Holdings.

02/22/21

Japan: concerns over Chinese gambling blacklist impact for IRs

House of Representatives member Kenji Eda warned that China’s gambling blacklist could see tourists banned from travelling to Japan’s future IRs.

02/18/21

Goa’s offshore casinos get six-month extension

Casinos will remain in their current location on the Mandovi River until September 30.

02/16/21

India: Kerala must decide on legality of online gambling

The state’s high court has directed the government to make a decision on whether to outlaw online gambling.

02/11/21

Australian gaming advisory launches compliance accreditation

Senet has launched new compliance accreditation that aims to safeguard against gambling-related harm and money laundering.

02/05/21

Thai Lottery Office aims to clamp down on price gougers

The Government Lottery Office is offering cash rewards for information on lottery price gouging.

02/04/21

NSW to publish report on Crown Resorts by Feb 15

The New South Wales ILGA has submitted its final report to the board for review.

02/04/21

Macau gaming regulator appoints new deputy director

The DICJ has named former crime investigator Lio Chi Chong in a one-year appointment.

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Imperial Pacific faces indefinite gaming licence suspension

Japan: nine games to be permitted at casinos

Las Vegas Sands committee to investigate Marina Bay

Macau to launch consultation on gaming rights in second half

Calls for Macau regulator to clarify legal status of sub-agents

Consultation on Macau gaming law delayed until September

Imperial Pacific faces Saipan casino licence suspension

Macau Legend still hopes for gaming licence of its own

Japan: concerns over Chinese gambling blacklist impact for IRs

Goa’s offshore casinos get six-month extension

India: Kerala must decide on legality of online gambling

Australian gaming advisory launches compliance accreditation

Thai Lottery Office aims to clamp down on price gougers

NSW to publish report on Crown Resorts by Feb 15

Macau gaming regulator appoints new deputy director

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