03/18/21 Indian online gaming on the rise There are approximately 365 million mobile game users in the country. The Indian online gaming industry expects to reach a valuation of US$3.1bn in 2023.
03/17/21 APE to record loss before tax of US$4.1m for 2020 APE’s gross profit has decreased by approximately 63 per cent year-on-year.
03/13/21 Gaming machine profits set new record in New Zealand in Q4 Gaming Machine Profits (GMP) increased by 3.7 per cent during the fourth quarter, reaching NZ$252m (US$181.4m).
03/12/21 Thai authorities bust another illegal gambling operation Casino and online gambling is illegal in Thailand, and the government is cracking down on clandestine operations.
03/11/21 Thailand: 1.2bn baht in assets confiscated from gambling operators Casino and online gambling is currently illegal in Thailand, and authorities are cracking down on illegal operations.
02/27/21 Japan: date set for trial of politician over 500.com bribe Tsukasa Akimoto, who says he is innocent, will be tried next month.
02/24/21 Thailand: 98 arrests during illegal gambling crackdown A government official disclosed that around 1.9bn baht is in circulation through illegal gambling.
02/23/21 Analysts doubt Thailand will legalise gambling Despite apparent political interest, some believe a legal gambling market in Thailand is not on the cards for now.
02/19/21 Thailand: 13 casino workers arrested The group is in quarantine and will face prosecution, according to authorities.
02/18/21 Thailand: PM denies links to illegal gambling Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was accused by the opposition of recieving benefits from illegal gambling dens.
02/13/21 Study: Macau casinos should give dealers more recognition The casino dealer’s job can be challenging and employees aren’t always able to see their own success, the study says.
02/11/21 Investment in Indian gaming startups rockets Venture capital funds have invested US$438m in Indian gaming startups since April 2020.
02/10/21 Officals linked to illegal gambling dens in Thailand Public employees allegedly allowed illegal gambling activities to remain in operation.
02/10/21 SPiCE India to be the first physical gaming event post-lockdown The third edition of the annual event will be held March 23- 25 at the Marriott Resort & Spa in Goa.
02/10/21 The Philippines online gaming tax bill advances The Philippines hopes to generate more revenue to help finances recover following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
