Casino
January 3, 2023
Ellen Whittemore Was Named Non-Executive Director of Wynn Macau
On Friday, December 30, 2022, Wynn Macau, Limited announced in its filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that Ellen F. Whittemore has been named a non-executive director of the gaming operator with effect from January 1, 2023. Matthew O. Maddox stepped down on December 31, 2022, from his position as a non-executive director of […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Cambodia Fulfills Gambling Crackdown by Closing over 200 Illegal Businesses
The Khmer Times reported that Cambodian police force spokesperson Lieutenant General Chhay Kim Khoeun has been actively cracking down on illegal gambling establishments across the whole country from September 15 to December 27 and will continue to do so in 2023 as well. Cambodian Police’s Crackdown Already Shows Results The police representative noted that they […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Spam Bots on Twitter Promote Gambling in China, Says Study
One of the main challenges social media faces nowadays are spam bots. Despite algorithms and integrity measures, automated bots that promote ads continue to be a thing that’s part of major social media platforms, and getting rid of them requires a lot of scrutiny and resources. Spam Bots Continue to Be a Part of Social […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Wanted Illegal Gambling Boss Arrested in the Philippines
Zhanhong is wanted in China over his alleged participation in illegal gambling operating out of Shandong province in the country. He was arrested on Monday by the Philippines Bureau of Immigration which was tipped by homologs in China. Zeng was apprehended on board one of Air China’s aircraft as he was leaving Ninoy Aquino International […]
Legal
January 2, 2023
Gambling Concessionaires in Macau to Pay New Casino Floor Fee
The taxation of gambling plays an important part in the regulation of the activity and raises invaluable revenue for local and country-wide initiatives. Currently, gambling operators in Macau pay a 35% tax on their gross gaming revenue. The operators are due to pay another 5% of their gross gaming revenue in the form of tax […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
Osaka and Nagasaki Outline Responsible Gambling Plans
Both prefectures have announced their plans and intentions to deal with problem addiction and outlined detailed plans in a bid to secure the central government’s good graces and win the right to host the first integrated resort in the country, but also act in a timely and intervening manner against the potential harms of gambling […]
Industry
January 2, 2023
Macau Sees GGR Plunge by 50% in 2022
The numbers reflect the continued pressure that uncertain regulation and reemerging COVID-19 outbreaks applied on the industry, nobbling concessionaires’ ability to run their business as usual and drive meaningful results from gaming operations. Macau Clocks Its Worst Year Since 2004 Gross gaming revenue was posted at MOP$42.2 billion for the full year, or roughly around […]
Industry
January 2, 2023
Macau Hopes to See Visitations Go Up to 40,000 a Day
The economy may be in the doldrums, but Macau has a plan – it involves dramatically increasing the number of tourists who come to visit the Special Administrative Region in 2023. This has been confirmed by Maria Helene de Senna Fernandes, the head of Macau’s Government Tourism Office. Tourism in Macau Braced to Pick Up […]
Industry
December 30, 2022
PAGCOR Warns Consumers Not to Participate in Illegal Gambling
The regulator, which also operates casinos in the Philippines, insisted that the measure was needed so that players would avoid becoming the victims of scams or falling prey to identity theft, or credit card fraud. PAGCOR Continues to Raise Awareness for Responsible Gambling PAGCOR reminded players that gambling on such websites was a criminal act […]
Industry
December 29, 2022
India Continues to Struggle with Problem Gaming
The Indian gaming industry grows by an estimated 30% a year. Yet, the country is rife with illegal gambling, ineffective regulations, and a growing number of people suffering from addiction. The government’s inability to reign in offenders and impose a measure of control over the regulated market is quickly becoming a serious societal issue that […]
