Casino
February 28, 2022
MGM Has “Out of Jail Card” for Osaka IR Bid
MGM is sure it wants a bite out of the Japanese integrated resort pie, but it’s not sure it wants to nibble at anything stale. That is why MGM Osaka will have an “escape clause” should things go pear-shaped, Inside Asia Gaming, a leading local publication for the region writes. MGM Osaka Project Has Contingencies […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Ex Galaxy Executive Jit Ng Appointed as Hoiana’s Chief Marketing Officer
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s former executive Jit Ng has been appointed as Hoiana’s new chief marketing officer (CMO). His main responsibility will be to help the resort drive more growth in the upcoming years, under the supervision of the company’s president and chief executive officer. $4 Billion Development Plans for Hoiana Resort Reuniting state-of-the-art accommodation with […]
Poker
February 23, 2022
WPT Introduces WPT Prime, With New Southeast Asia Tournament Locations
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is looking for a wider global reach. In order to achieve its goal, it has announced the launch of WPT Prime, a global poker tournament circuit that will include stops in several Southeast Asia countries. The inauguration also means the end to one of the WPT’s longest-running series. WPT Becomes […]
Industry
February 23, 2022
Osaka Residents Push for IR Referendum, but Odds Extremely Long
A group of Osaka residents is going to collect signatures in order to call for a referendum regarding the planned integrated resort (IR) development of the prefecture and city. However, two elements are likely to cause it to fail to hit its mark. Wakayama already showed that calling for a referendum is futile. The residents […]
Sports
February 22, 2022
Singapore Police Raids Illegal Horse Betting Operations
Efforts from authorities in Singapore to tackle illegal horse betting continue to deliver results after a report released by the Singapore Police Force on Tuesday, February 22, revealed a total of 89 men are being investigated. Multiple Island-Wide Raids The report released by the police stated all suspects, men aged between 34 and 87, are […]
Industry
February 22, 2022
Man Suffers Gruesome Torture After Refusing to Work For Illegal Gambling Ring
As far as tortures go, this ranks among the top. It can easily be said that if there is one victim, there are many. UnlessCambodian officials are willing to do what’s necessary to break up the gangs behind the activity, more will suffer. A Chinese man who responded to a job ad became a “blood […]
Sports
February 22, 2022
Disappearances, Killings Linked to Cockfighting in Philippines
Kidnappings and human trafficking tied to illegal gambling operations are a constant threat in the Southeast Asia region, and often, patterns emerge that have local authorities on high alert. One such is the disappearance of 30 people who have gone missing since January. Their disappearances have been tied to online cockfighting or e-sabong, and the National Bureau […]
Casino
February 22, 2022
IAG Interviews Kwok Chi Chung on Future Macau Junket Changes
As junket operators are increasingly under pressure in Macau, Inside Asia Gaming (IAG) spoke with Kwok Chi Chung, the president of the Macau Association of Gaming and Entertainment Promoters, to discuss the fresh challenges the industry faces. This followed a meeting between the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and junket operators’ representatives. Kwok remained optimistic about a […]
Legal
February 21, 2022
Fraudsters Use Metaverse Scams, Authorities in China Warn
Last week, the Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission in China released a reminder urging the public to beware of illegal fundraising in the name of the metaverse. China Warns of Illegal Metaverse Fundraising Dangers Metaverse is a 3D virtual reality space that users can access via virtual reality (VR) goggles to connect, play, learn and […]
Industry
February 21, 2022
Company Tied to Investor William E. Ford Accused of Torture, Illegal Gambling
Chinese web-based classified ad platform 58.com is under investigation. A Chinese national, responding to an ad on the site, was ultimately kidnapped and tortured for over six weeks after refusing to do a different job than what had been posted. He ended up in Sihanoukville, Cambodia and, instead of working as a bouncer at a […]