10/30/19 Suncity interested in Philippine casino resort Suncity has unveiled its plans to enter the Philippine gaming market and operate an integrated resort in the country’s capital.
10/29/19 Suncity Group pushes for Osaka IR Casino junket backer Suncity Group wants to land an Osaka IR and has announced a partnership with architecture firm Aedas to plan for it.
10/28/19 Sands pushes Yokohama IR investment Las Vegas Sands is pushing towards a Yokohama IR and has just revealed they are willing to invest between €9 million and €11 billion in its development.
10/28/19 Local gambling participation down in Macau A new report indicates that gambling activity from local residents in Macau has decreased by 10% in 2019.
10/28/19 Gambling den raided in Goa The police in Goa raided a gambling den and arrested ten people over illegal activity.
10/25/19 Sands to invest up to €11 billion in Yokohama Las Vegas Sands authorities said they could spend up to €11 billion in a Yokohama integrated resort if it gets to develop a venue there.
10/24/19 Galaxy pushes for Osaka IR Galaxy Entertainment is pushing for a potential Osaka IR and made its local pitch during a press event this week, detailing its proposal.
10/24/19 Philippines considers POGO tax The Philippines is considering setting a 5% tax on POGO operators’ revenue, amid controversy with China and overall tension in Southeast Asia.
10/22/19 China’s gambling crackdown hurts the Philippines China has enforced a ban on online gambling that may hurt the arrival of Chinese nationals in the Philippines, Maybank forecasts.
10/21/19 Japan to set casino management committee The government of Japan adopted an ordinance that establishes the creation of a casino management committee on January 7, 2020.
10/21/19 Sportradar to market CEV Tokyo Volleyball European Qualification media rights The agreement is part of an existing collaboration between the CEV and Sportradar that has run since 2007.
10/21/19 Japanese IR developments face opposition According to a recent survey, 60% of the local population is against the development of the first Japanese IR in the country.
10/18/19 Philippines ban POGO over tax payments Like many others, a POGO has failed to pay taxes, which is why the Philippine government has announced its closure through the BIR.
10/17/19 GGR from mass-market increases in Macau The DICJ has revealed that gross gambling revenue from the mass market in Macau increased in the third quarter.
10/17/19 Mohegan lands in Hokkaido Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is targeting a Hokkaido IR, which is why it has opened an office in Tomakomai to build relationships with the community.
