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Gambling News - 'Asia'
Industry
January 4, 2023
Number of Licensed Junkets in Macau Continues to Decline
The crackdown on junkets amid alleged ties with criminal organizations started late in 2021. Back then, Alvin Chau, who used to be the CEO of the popular junket Suncity Group was arrested. Then, early last year, Tak Chun Group’s CEO was also apprehended over alleged ties to criminal organizations and illegal gambling. Number of Licensed […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Macau’s Three-Day New Year’s Visitation Numbers Disappointed
Macau international visitation numbers during the three-day New Year’s holiday from December 31, 2022, to January 2, 2023, plunged compared to the same period in the year before. Down between 33% and 42% The Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China saw an aggregate of around 62,000 tourists for the holiday, bringing the total number of […]
Esports
January 3, 2023
PUBG India CEO Praises Government Decision to Recognize Esports
The government in the country officially recognized esports as a part of “multi-sports events.” Considering the growing popularity of esports around the globe, the recent recognition marked a significant achievement for the country. India Recognizes Esports as a Part of Multi-Sports Events To recognize esports as a part of multi-sports events, India changed its regulations. […]
Business
January 3, 2023
Wynn Macau Employees to Benefit from Special Allowance
A statement released by the company reveals that the special allowance will be paid to 98% of its current workforce which is 11,600 employees. Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau Employees to Receive Special Allowance on January 16 Wynn Macau explained that the special allowance will be “equivalent to one month’s gross salary.” The payment itself […]
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 […]
