10/06/20 NSW considers cashless system for poker machines Authorities in New South Wales are considering legislation banning the use of cash in poker machines.
10/06/20 India: Andhra Pradesh considers legalising floating casinos The government of the state is considering legalising casino gaming on ships sailing on the Visakhapatnam Coast.
10/05/20 Japan IR policy release date still undecided The government has not yet decided when it will publish its basic policy on integrated resorts.
09/30/20 Japan to delay IR proposals by 6-12 months According to authorities in Nagasaki, the national government is planning to postpone the period to accept proposals for IR developments.
09/16/20 Japan: Kansai hopes Suga will move forward with IR Kansai politicians and businessmen have shown support for Suga’s leadership while awaiting a national policy for IR developments.
09/16/20 India: Tamil Madu told to control online gambling The Madras High Court has told the state government of Tamil Madu to enforce measures to control online gambling.
09/15/20 Macau able to close casinos in event of emergency A new framework for the city of Macau allows authorities to order the shutdown of all casinos in the event of an emergency.
09/07/20 Favourite for Japanese PM wants IR project to continue The development of integrated resorts in Japan has faced further uncertainty following the resignation of prime minister Shinzo Abe.
09/03/20 Yokohama group demands referendum over IR plans Two citizen groups are collecting signatures against a planned IR in the city.
09/02/20 Cambodia confirms casino prohibition at Angkor Wat A government official has warned that casino developments will not be allowed in the area near the temple complex.
08/28/20 Shinzo Abe’s exit could impact gaming sector Japan’s prime minister has resigned due to health concerns.
08/20/20 Yokohama IR policy delayed According to Yokohama’s Mayor, the delay comes from the national government, that has not yet delivered its IR policy.
08/18/20 Philippines eases restrictions in Metro Manila After two weeks of strict quarantine, president Duterte has announced the loosening of measures in the Metro Manila area, but casinos remain closed.
06/19/20 Senator De Lima to investigate POGOs Senator Leila De Lima is proposing Congress reconsider offshore operators’ position in the Philippines.
06/01/20 Hong Kong to create a health code Hong Kong will create a health code system to ease border restrictions with Guandong and Macau.