09/23/19 Yokohama City Council passes IR budget The City Council passed a supplementary budget of over €2 million for integrated resorts (IRs) in Yokohama.
09/23/19 Super Expo creates buzz in Manila SiGMA, ICE and the AI & Blockchain Summit: the three big shows will take place in Manila on June 2020.
09/23/19 Taiwan seeks iGaming ban The Ministry of Justice has proposed an amendment to the legal code in Taiwan to close an iGaming regulatory void.
09/20/19 Japan’s IRs to generate GGR of more than $10b The rating agency Fitch says that the first round of integrated resorts (IRs) in Japan will generate annual GGR of US$10 billion.
09/20/19 “The Philippines should be ready for POGOs to leave” According to Representative Joey Salceda, the government in the Philippines should take advantage of POGOs revenue but should also be ready for them to leave.
09/19/19 India pushes for new tax on lottery The authorities in India are looking to set a tax on lottery obeying the “one-nation, one-tax” principle and setting a single 28% rate.
09/19/19 “Our team is well-positioned to contribute to Yokohama’s future” The casino company Melco Resorts has announced a “Yokohama First” policy in which it will focus all of its efforts on that city.
09/19/19 Yokohama citizens oppose IR A recent survey showed Yokohama citizens oppose a potential IR despite the government’s push to develop a venue in the future.
09/19/19 Businessman discusses SPiCE The Eventus International team interviewed Pariekshit Maadishetti ahead of SPiCE 2020.
09/18/19 Macau GGR to grow up to 7 pct in September Analysts of different brokerages forecasted Macau GGR will be up 4-7% this month after reaching €1.3 billion between September 1-15.
09/17/19 Philippines may get new gaming hub The industry could soon change in the Philippines as a new gaming hub may arrive in Kawit, a local region.
09/16/19 Macau tax revenue grows 1.5 pct During the first eight months of 2019, Macau tax revenue from the gaming industry grew 1.5% to €8.5 billion, the government revealed.
09/16/19 Macau’s Chief Executive favours gambling Macau’s new Chief Executive-elect Ho Iat Seng promised gambling and tourism industries are on his agenda and that he will protect them.
09/13/19 Okada Manila registers revenue increase The Philippine casino Okada Manila registered a revenue increase of 72% in August 2019 to €66.9 million, helped by VIP growth.
09/13/19 Trade war to impact on Wynn Macau’s 3Q Wynn Resorts revealed that Wynn Macau will suffer in the third quarter from the US-China trade war, which will impact its finances.
