Asia

Thailand could reconsider stance on casino industry

The Asian country could reconsider its stance after the passing away of King Bhumibol, who was against the industry. Thailand could increase tourism by nearly 50 percent and the state could get US$2.8 billion in gambling tax revenue.

10/18/16

South Africa welcomes new gambling amendment bill

The public will have 45 days to comment on the bill.

10/17/16

Crown Resorts employees arrested in China

18 Crown Resorts workers were detained in China for seeming gambling crimes.

10/17/16

Taiwan rejected casino bill

The construction of gambling centres was rejected by Taiwanese residents.

10/14/16

Taiwan divided over casino referendum

Residents will vote tomorrow on whether to allow a casino to be developed. The idea of mega-resorts in Penghu is dividing the community.

10/14/16

Goa may allow new casino

National Essel Group seeks investment on the Indian State.

10/13/16

Taiwan is firmly against Penghu casino

President Tsai Ing-wen reiterated the government’s opposition to the casino plan.

10/13/16

Macau is positive about recovery

The last two months marked a slightly increment for Macau’s casinos revenues.

10/12/16

Six casino proposals for Indian state

The Andhra Pradesh state government received six proposals to open a casino in the Indian state.

10/12/16

iGaming back on track in Philippines

The national government and online gaming operators carried out a four-month legal battle.

10/12/16

PhilWeb asks for e-Games permit renewal

The Philippines company asked the national gaming regulator to renew its license to operate e-Games parlors.

10/11/16

Okada Manila opening delayed

The new casino will be delayed by a month due to government policies and unfavorable economic situation.

10/11/16

Singapore Minister said controlled gambling is a good approach

Even though Singapore banned remote gambling, some players still found ways to place bets online.

10/10/16

Pagcor will resume online gambling under stricter regimen

Regulators will allow online gambling to resume but they will prevent operations near schools and churches.

10/07/16

Philippine lottery against illegal gambling operators

The Philippines state-run lottery operator teamed up with cops to stop illegal gambling operators and the police that allow these crimes to happen.

Check the latest Asia news

Thailand could reconsider stance on casino industry

South Africa welcomes new gambling amendment bill

Crown Resorts employees arrested in China

Taiwan rejected casino bill

Taiwan divided over casino referendum

Goa may allow new casino

Taiwan is firmly against Penghu casino

Macau is positive about recovery

Six casino proposals for Indian state

iGaming back on track in Philippines

PhilWeb asks for e-Games permit renewal

Okada Manila opening delayed

Singapore Minister said controlled gambling is a good approach

Pagcor will resume online gambling under stricter regimen

Philippine lottery against illegal gambling operators

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