Casino
May 10, 2024
International Entertainment Corporation Takes Over Manila Casino
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) announced that it has officially begun its limited operation of the casino at its New Coast Hotel property in Manila. The company is set to officially take over full casino operations from the PAGCOR on May 11. The Board is pleased to announce that on 9 May 2024, the Group has […]
Casino
May 9, 2024
Cambodian Union Leader Faces 18 Months in Prison Over Social Media Post
Morm Rithy, who is one of the leaders in Cambodia’s labor movement, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for a Facebook post he used to criticize the treatment of a casino worker. Union Leader Rithy Faces Legal Battle Over Facebook Critique Rithy who is also the president […]
Business
May 7, 2024
Kindred Highlights Bengaluru as Silicon Valley of India
On its way to expansion, the online gambling operator that consists of nine globally recognizable brands, Kindred Group, announced it will seek talent in Bengaluru, India. The company is establishing its new Tech Hub in the city and seeks to access the rich pool of technical experts in the region. Kindred’s new Tech Hub in […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Aristocrat Prepares for G2E and the Reopening of Its Macau Office
Aristocrat Gaming, a leading manufacturer of slot games, is set to showcase over 50 games at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia). The industry fair is set to take place on June 4-6 and will attract some of the biggest names in Asian gaming. Aristocrat’s stand at the event will feature cutting-edge content […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Macau Police Arrest 5 Casino Fraudsters, Seize Fake Chips
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected to be related to a cross-border criminal syndicate. The criminal organization, according to the authorities, uses counterfeit chips in casinos in Macau. The arrests followed a recent report from a casino in the Cotai area where a customer exchanged fake chips for money. After the […]
Casino
May 2, 2024
Melco Confirms Deal with John Keells for Sri Lanka Project
The leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Europe and across Asia, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, announced it engaged in a strategic partnership with the largest conglomerate on the Colombo Stock Exchange and company with a rich history, John Keells Holdings PLC. Per the latest agreement, announced earlier this week, Melco was […]
Legal
April 30, 2024
Uzbekistan to Legalize Gambling, Lotteries and Sports Betting
Starting 1 January 2025, Uzbekistan will witness a milestone shift in its gaming and betting landscape as it legalizes online gambling, lotteries, and sports betting. This move, introduced by a presidential decree, aims to regulate these activities, combat illegal operators, and generate revenue for the state while protecting consumers from gambling harm. Initial Plans Seem […]
Casino
April 29, 2024
South Korea Arrests Thousands of Teenagers in Gambling Crackdown
South Korea has been taking a harder look at illegal gambling operations, holding players and operators accountable for either participating or hosting such activities. In its latest bust, South Korea’s National Office of Investigation (NOI) reported that it had been able to arrest 2,925 people connected with illegal gambling. Droves of South Korean Teenagers Are […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
Indonesia Sets New Task Force to Fight Illegal Gambling
The Financial Services Authority, Analysis Center and the Financial Transaction reports are all coming together to respond to the need for better addressing the proliferation of illegal gambling in Indonesia. The initiative is about to be launched at the behest of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, which previously criticized social media platforms, including […]
Casino
April 25, 2024
Galaxy Macau Teams Up with Capella Hotels and Resorts for a New 5-Star Hotel
Galaxy Entertainment Group, a market leader in gaming and hospitality, has formed a historic partnership with Capella Hotels and Resorts, the best hotel brand in the world, according to Travel + Leisure Magazine. As a result, the former company’s Galaxy Macau property will become the home of the first Capella property in The Greater Bay […]
