04/20/17 Japan is set to pass second IR bill this year After last year’s casino legalisation in Japan, lawmakers are being encouraged by the government to pass a second bill this autumn.
04/19/17 VIP services grow in Macau Casino VIP offerings in Macau have unexpectedly increased after a crisis generated for stricter government’s controls on the sector.
04/18/17 Taiwan wants to stop casino referendum Legislators from Taiwan are trying to stop citizens from being able to vote on a referendum that would define casino status.
04/18/17 Korean self gambling ban takes effect The number of Koreans that banned themselves from Kangwon Land Casino last year grew 25 percent.
04/18/17 New poker rooms coming to Ahmedabad and Delhi The Indian Poker Association (IPA) will launch four new poker rooms in Delhi and Ahmedabad and plans to expand its reach across the country.
04/17/17 Goa considers banning entry of locals in casinos The government of Goa is considering banning the entry of locals in casinos, but they would not shut down the facilities.
04/17/17 Philippines won’t issue new casino licenses In order to protect current operators in the area, PAGCOR won’t release new casino licenses in Manila for the next five years.
04/17/17 Paradise City to draw non Chinese players The foreigner-only casino that scheduled its soft opening for April 20 is set to attract more than Chinese players.
04/17/17 Casino plan developed in Japan The Japanese casino industry would have an “Osaka Strip” following Las Vegas’ successful model of gaming and touristic hub.
04/12/17 Imperial Pacific to feature baccarat tables According to its public affairs director, the Saipan casino Imperial Pacific will feature 48 baccarat tables once it opens to the public.
04/11/17 Hong Kong prefers floating casinos A new survey revealed that Hong Kong residents prefer floating casinos instead of land-based in Macau.
04/11/17 Macau starts April with a disappointing GGR Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) in Macau was lower than expected during the first week of April according to a note Bernstein released on Monday.
04/10/17 Conflict over new casino in Thailand The casino that opened near Buriram is located in a territory that is claimed by both Thailand and Cambodia.
04/07/17 Japan to make complex tourist facilities out of casino resorts Casino resorts are set to be built in Japan for the next 2020 Olympics and the government wants them to provide many tourism services.
04/07/17 Taiwan would define casino status Taiwanese islands of Kinmen County would allow residents to decide whether to approve or reject a local casino and gaming legislation.
