01/07/16 James Packer’s US$4 billion gamble in Macau pays its first dividends The Hollywood-themed Studio City complex is boosting Melco Crown Entertainment market share.
01/07/16 Casino plans delayed in Japan The legislation could pass during the fall, after the new House of Councillors is elected.
01/06/16 Unregistered UnionPay transactions in Macau amounted US$153 million in 2015 Macau Judiciary Police opened 30 investigations on China UnionPay’s handheld terminals.
01/05/16 Cricket betting should be legal in India According to a justice panel, the country ought to authorise betting on the famous sport.
01/05/16 Casino legislation in Japan delayed due to elections The long expected casino bill will have to wait until 2016’s second half at the earliest.
01/05/16 2C2P and SafeCharge team up Companies have integrated their payment services and will give clients in south-east Asia access to US and European B2C e-commerce markets.
01/04/16 Macau’s gross gaming revenue plunges to US$28.88 billion in 2015 Casinos’ gaming revenue for the past year has been the lowest in five years.
01/04/16 500.com appoints new independent director Angel Yan Ki Wong will step in also as Chair of the company’s new Audit Committee.
12/30/15 The deal for Caesars’ planned casino in Korea is in jeopardy The projected venue located in Incheon, near Seoul, was given the green light by the government in 2014.
12/30/15 Asia Pacific Poker Tour announced schedules for 2016 Macau Millions and Macau Poker Cup Both tournaments take place at the ‘PokerStars LIVE Macau’ poker room.
12/29/15 A casino entry fee is being considered in Philippines The Philippine government wants to draw more revenue by creating new taxes.
12/23/15 Illegal gambling in Borneo, the fight gets tougher Unlicensed slot machines, including the ones run online, shall not be tolerated.
12/23/15 Habanero will suply its products to Fun88 Slots and table games provider will have its products on Fun88, via their agreement with live dealer casino provider Gold Deluxe.
12/22/15 Alipay prohibited from gambling-related transactions The restriction includes transactions in China and Macau, where the system was broadly used.
12/18/15 After Mt. Gox collapse, Japan evaluates to regulate bitcoins exchanges A legal framework regarding virtual currencies is under preparation
