07/17/18 Caesars under fire over political campaign funding The casino company argues that there’s nothing wrong with buying tickets for politician’s social gatherings.
07/17/18 Macau’s 2Q VIP GGR post slowest growth since 2016 Gross gaming revenue in Macau’s VIP segment expanded only 14.4 per cent during the second quarter to US$5.13 billion.
07/16/18 LaBa360.com chooses RTG Asia The company has chosen RTG Asia as Strategic Slots Partner for Asia region.
07/16/18 PAGCOR changes licensing executive Angeline Papica-Etienza has been named as new head of the company’s gaming licensing arm to replace Ramon Villaflor.
07/16/18 PhilWeb posts impressive results during 18H1 The Philippines company reported a 175 per cent increase in revenue during the first six months of 2018.
07/16/18 Primorye Territory draws major interest Russian company Shambala is set to make a major entertainment investment in the Primorye Territory.
07/13/18 Philippine authorities confirm Boracay casino ban Interior Secretary Eduardo Año ratified President Duterte’s comments on the casino restriction for Boracay island.
07/13/18 Macau Assembly passed new gaming bill Macau’s authorities could ban casino workers from entering gaming salons outside work hours.
07/13/18 Crackdown on cryptocurrency gambling in China The police have seized a gambling ring focused on the FIFA World Cup using cryptocurrencies.
07/12/18 PCSO delays lotto ticket price increase The company from the Philippines decided to postpone the price adjustment to July 23rd.
07/11/18 Grand Korea Leisure’s revenue up 4 pct in 1H18 During the first half of the year, sales at the South Korean gaming operator rose 4.1 per cent to US$214 million.
07/11/18 Pagcor could lose tax benefits Pagcor could be one of Philippine’s governmental entities that would lose tax benefits.
07/11/18 IR debate could be delayed again in Japan The opposition claims the government should pay attention to weather problems causing fatalities.
07/10/18 Japan gets closer to IR bill The parliament passed the Basic Bill on Gambling Addiction Countermeasures and is set to complete legislation on casinos.
07/10/18 Macau EBITDA to drop 6 pct in 2Q18 According to brokerage Morgan Stanley, EBITDA of Macau casinos for the second quarter of the year will be lower than the first.