05/02/25 Thai PM calls on coalition partners to push benefits of casino bill Paetongtarn Shinawatra has urged legislators to emphasise the economic benefits of entertainment complexes with casinos.
12/21/20 Macau delays gaming law review due to pandemic The review of gaming legislation, necessary for the retender process for casino concessions, will take place in the second half of 2021.
12/18/20 Macau gaming law advisor to leave government role Gaming law expert António Lobo Vilela is leaving his position as an advisor to the Macau Secretary of Economy and Finance.
12/16/20 Japan tax reform proposal includes IR plans Analysts consider the tax proposal a confirmation of government interest in advancing with the IR project.
12/16/20 Igaming operator exits Russia ahead of potential betting tax VulkanBet will stop operating in Russia and concentrate on markets with “loyal conditions.”
12/08/20 Gambling in Australia: legal amendments and cashless pokies Parliament will discuss an amendment on bets made with stolen money while NSW has plans for cashless pokies.
11/30/20 New bill seeks further control over POGOs The bill aims to subject digital platforms that exploit women and children to human trafficking rules.
11/30/20 Macau to push ahead with 2022 casinos tender Authorities plan to publish specifications for bidders in 2021 and will recommend that operators extend non-gambling activities.
11/27/20 Philippines passes money laundering amendment Single cash transactions exceeding US$103,999 in casinos will be labelled as “suspicious”.
