Asia

Singapore regulator urges global effort on casino crime

The head of Singapore’s casino regulator has called on colleagues from all over the world to work together in order to improve regulatory measures to stop the threats posed by transnational crime.

08/03/16

Indian state discusses the possibility of poker as a game of skill

The All-India Gaming Federation is working with state government officials to see if the legislature can make an amendment and consider poker as a game of skill.

08/02/16

PAGCOR revokes 124 online gambling licenses

Since newly-elected Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte proposed a crackdown on online gambling, the regulator has revoked 124 online gaming licenses.

08/01/16

Incheon Airport and Inspire Integrated Resort sign land agreement

The consortium led by U.S. casino operator Mohegan Sun on Monday signed a land lease agreement with Incheon International Airport Corporation to build an integrated resort.

08/01/16

XIN Gaming acquires Tain and Betting Promotion

The leading games and systems developer acquires Tain, the popular software and solutions provider, along with Betting Promotion, the sportsbook supplier.

08/01/16

LRWC will continue with its bingo expansion in the Philippines

Despite Malacañang’s stance against online gambling, Leisure & Resorts World Corp won’t stop the expansion of its gaming business.

07/29/16

Goa onshore casinos can be restricted near coast

Goa Chief Minister said that the ruling BJP was ideologically opposed to casinos, but the government was bound by law to allow these entities.

07/29/16

BtoBet talks about the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games shine a light on athletes engaged in competition, whilst viewers, bettors and a new audience are becoming increasingly interested in mobile proposals and second-screen apps.

07/28/16

Congress member says Goa is the fourth largest casino destination globally

Goa Congress MLA Pandurang Madkaikar condemns the growth of the number of casinos in the state.

07/28/16

Philippine casinos on the rise

Whilst Macau announced its worst quarter in years, casino operators elsewhere in Asia are experiencing better times.

07/26/16

Las Vegas Sands profit falls 30 percent

Las Vegas Sands Corp. revealed earnings for the second quarter that showed a decline compared to the same period last year.

07/25/16

Illegal UnionPay transactions in Macau reach €239 million in 2016

Authorities are reporting that the number of unauthorised transactions using cards from the mainland China’s bank has almost doubled in the first half of 2016.

07/25/16

Poker games may be allowed in Kerala soon

Members of the All India Gambling Federation met the Kerala government calling for a revision to the existing norms on gambling.

07/22/16

Goa Coastal authority issues notice to casino near bird sanctuary

Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority sent a show-cause notice to a casino vessel stationed near a bird sanctuary for operating without the Coastal Regulation Zone clearance.

07/21/16

PAGCOR to open new casino by year-end

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is targeting to open its casino in the Army Navy Club complex in Manila by the year-end.

Check the latest Asia news

Singapore regulator urges global effort on casino crime

Indian state discusses the possibility of poker as a game of skill

PAGCOR revokes 124 online gambling licenses

Incheon Airport and Inspire Integrated Resort sign land agreement

XIN Gaming acquires Tain and Betting Promotion

LRWC will continue with its bingo expansion in the Philippines

Goa onshore casinos can be restricted near coast

BtoBet talks about the Olympic Games

Congress member says Goa is the fourth largest casino destination globally

Philippine casinos on the rise

Las Vegas Sands profit falls 30 percent

Illegal UnionPay transactions in Macau reach €239 million in 2016

Poker games may be allowed in Kerala soon

Goa Coastal authority issues notice to casino near bird sanctuary

PAGCOR to open new casino by year-end

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