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January 31, 2022
Macau Police Reports Gaming-Related Crime Went up in 2021
The numbers are in, and crime has not gone down in Macau over the last 12 months. These are the conclusions published by Macau’s Judicial Police last Thursday. The wave of criminality in the special administrative region has increased by 23.2% year-over-year, citing gaming-related crimes. Gaming-Related Crime Still Pervades Society Despite the pandemic, criminals have […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Metro Manila to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Casinos Still Questionable
The Philippines government announced that it will reduce the COVID-19 alert for the National Capital Region, which includes Metro Manila, from Level 3 to Level 2, due to a decrease in the number of cases. While it’s good news for the city and the rest of the country, casinos could still have to operate under […]
Business
January 31, 2022
Second High-Profile Junket Operator Arrested in Macau
Levo Chan Weng Line, the boss of Macau casino junket operator Tak Chun, was detained in Macau on Friday, according to the Judiciary Police. After Suncity Group, Tak Chun was one of the largest junket operators in the city. More Macau Junkets Fall A 49-year-old suspect identified as Chan by Macau authorities was taken into […]
Industry
January 28, 2022
Problem Gambling Impacts Family Relationships in Macau
Problem gambling is a delicate matter anywhere you go. While the stigma associated with this behavior has mostly dissipated, owing to clinical trials that prove it is a serious medical condition, numerous studies have found it necessary to reiterate the societal impact the higher prevalence of problem gambling plays – not least to help alleviate […]
Industry
January 28, 2022
Integrated Resort Initiative in Wakayama Proceeds as Referendum Rejected
It’s likely a battle that isn’t over, but Japan’s Wakayama city council has drawn the line in the sand. It has voted against allowing a referendum to decide whether or not the city and prefecture should pursue plans for an integrated resort (IR). According to GGRAsia’s Japan correspondent, the referendum bid, which was made as […]
Business
January 27, 2022
QTech Games Rolls Out Crypto Payment Support for Games
QTech Games has a track record for developing some of the most spectacular iGaming titles. Now, the company is adding another feature that will enable players to find the exact gaming conditions they feel the happiest with. The supplier has long focused on emerging markets across Asia, and players can now use a crypto-to-game currency […]
Legal
January 27, 2022
Las Vegas Sands Fights Back Against $7-Billion Lawsuit in Macau
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is back in court fighting a familiar foe. Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC), a former business partner in Macau that helped it get its start there, has been trying to collect massive amounts of money for years. It argues that LVS breached its contract and, therefore, deserves a fat payday. It […]
Esports
January 26, 2022
Valorant Player Handed 1-Year Ban for Cheating in VCT Game
Esports is under attack by match-fixers, cheaters, and hackers on all levels, but never mind the throes of Call of Duty: Warzone and other free-to-play games. One area where competitive video gaming has been trying to keep the activity clean is official games. Riot Games has been consistently unapologetic when having to deal with cheaters. […]
Industry
January 26, 2022
Number of Junkets Active in Macau Cut in Half Since January 2021
Over the past year, the total number of Macau licensed gaming junkets has declined by 45.9%. According to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ, for its Portuguese acronym), this is the ninth consecutive year that the number of licensed junkets has declined in Macau. More exits are likely leading up to the implementation of […]
Casino
January 25, 2022
Wynn Announces Plans for Multibillion-Dollar Resort in UAE
The international developer and operator of luxury resorts, Wynn Resorts, announced its plans for a new multibillion-dollar integrated resort (IR) on the man-made Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Wynn Announces Plans for a New Multibillion-Dollar IR The new resort is going to be developed by Wynn in collaboration with […]