Asia

Why Japan should regulate online gambling

James Ashton, head of content at FindMyUKCasino.com, shared his thoughts with Focus Gaming News on why lawmakers in Japan should regulate and license online casinos as well as integrated resorts in the country.

02/26/20

MGM to arrive in Japan

After Genting decided to withdraw from the Osaka IR race, MGM Resorts seems to be getting closer to Japan and its upcoming casino industry.

02/26/20

Macau’s GGR to be down 90 pct in February

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau will reach US$252 million in February and post a 90% setback when compared to 2018.

02/25/20

TVBET will showcase its streaming solutions to the Indian market at SPiCE

TVBET will be part of the upcoming edition of SPiCE India, which takes place next month.

02/25/20

India sets new tax on the lottery

In India, a new tax will apply to lottery games as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be levied on all of them across the country.

02/25/20

Sands China increases profits

Sands China has announced that its profits increased by 8.4% to US$2 billion in 2019.

02/24/20

State minister rejects new casino in India

Karnataka Tourism Minister explained he does not support a new casino in India in order to bring more tourists to the region.

02/24/20

Melco announces 4Q19 results

Melco Resorts has released its unaudited fourth quarter 2019 earnings and quarterly dividend.

02/24/20

Gaming taxes in Macau drop 13.3 pct

According to the Financial Services Bureau, gaming taxes in Macau amounted to €1.01 billion in January, down 13.3% year-on-year.

02/21/20

Deltin launches Nepal Casino

Industry developer Deltin Group proudly announced the launch of their Nepal casino, the Deltin Casino in Kathmandu.

02/21/20

Consultation process for Wakayama IR is close

The Wakayama prefecture seeks to get an IR and will conduct a consultation period with “interested parties”, starting next March.

02/21/20

Lottery sales in China fall in 2019

Lottery sales in mainland China decreased by approximately 17.5% during full-year 2019 operations, the government recently revealed.

02/20/20

Eventus details SPiCE Awards nominations

SPiCE will arrive in India next March 25 to 27 and Eventus International is set to celebrate the SPiCE Awards 2020.

02/20/20

Macau casinos reopen today

29 of Macau’s 41 casinos are expected to reopen today, after a 15-day shutdown to avoid a spread of coronavirus.

02/19/20

SiGMA Manila expo confirms IAG as Asian Lead Media Partner

The SiGMA & ICE super show is set to take place on June 8-9, 2020, in Manila.

Check the latest Asia news

Why Japan should regulate online gambling

MGM to arrive in Japan

Macau’s GGR to be down 90 pct in February

TVBET will showcase its streaming solutions to the Indian market at SPiCE

India sets new tax on the lottery

Sands China increases profits

State minister rejects new casino in India

Melco announces 4Q19 results

Gaming taxes in Macau drop 13.3 pct

Deltin launches Nepal Casino

Consultation process for Wakayama IR is close

Lottery sales in China fall in 2019

Eventus details SPiCE Awards nominations

Macau casinos reopen today

SiGMA Manila expo confirms IAG as Asian Lead Media Partner

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