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The entity told casino operators that if they allow minors to enter their facilities, they could lose their license. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) told casino operators that if they allow people under 21 years old, their facilities could lose the licenses to operate. The regulator disclosed the penalties for those who […]
Asia Gaming Brief has announced the release of its conference program for the highly-anticipated ASEAN Gaming Summit 2018 (March 20-22), to be held next year at the Conrad Manila in Philippines. Featuring two main conference tracks, ‘Strategy & Management’, and ‘Tech Trends & Convergence’, as well as optional masterclasses, the three-day conference will bring […]
Sony and Nintendo corner a big slice of the global video game market. And yet, Japan, the birthplace of both organisations, are incapable of hosting mass video game tournaments because of an old law. But that’s about to change. According to Bloomberg reporter, Yuji Nakamura, the Japanese eSports Association (JeSPA) are issuing pro-esports licences […]
The casino operator has become the third one to join the 2025 World Expo as an Official Partner. Hard Rock international is now the third international integrated resort operator to join as an Official Partner the 2025 World Expo that is set to be held in Osaka. Melco and MGM were the previous operators […]
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. plans to expand its businesses to Philippines. The Hong Kong firm Galaxy Entertainment Group is set to invest in a casino project in the Philippines. Galaxy Entertainment Group, the Hong Kong casino developer, has revealed its latest intentions of investing up to US$500 million in order to construct a casino […]
The Delhi high court has ruled that playing popular card game rummy with small stakes at a club isn’t gambling. Rummy has been cleared by the Delhi high court, which has ruled that playing the popular card game with small stakes at a club is not gambling. The ruling came after an appeal filed […]
Global Gaming Expo Asia 2018 gets set for industry heavyweights. After a successful 2017 edition, Reed Exhibitions is getting Global Gaming Expo Asia 2018 set for industry heavyweights. Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, the region’s one-stop destination for forward-thinking gaming and entertainment decision makers and suppliers, will be returning to Macau, the heart of […]
The Gujarat High Court said that poker is gambling and cannot be permitted in the country. Indian High Court in Gujarat determined on Monday that poker cannot be considered a game of skill as it is a gambling activity, therefore it is prohibited in the country. The Court received multiple petitions from different parties […]
The casino company announced a partnership with the Osaka government for the 2025 World Expo at Yumeshima. MGM Resorts Japan revealed that it has become the Official Partner with the Osaka government in order to bid to be the host of the 2025 World Expo that is set to be held at Yumeshima, one […]
Chinese gaming operators are rapidly transforming Cambodia’s southern coastal city of Sihanoukville into the country’s leading casino hotspot. This weekend, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on the construction boom engulfing Sihanoukville, with new factories, hotels and condo towers dotting an increasingly crowded skyline thanks to the ongoing influx of Chinese investment capital. Gambling venues are also […]
The local gaming corporation approved PhilWeb to offer services to 16 eGames cafes. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) revealed that 16 of its eGames cafes will receive services from game technology provider PhilWeb Corp. The news were revealed in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange. PhilWeb said during the disclosure that […]
A local scholar said that eSports could help non-gaming offering of Macau’s casino resorts. Local scholar and legislator Davis Fong Ka Chio, said that competitive video games such as eSports could be a great addition to the non-gaming offering in Macau resorts. Fong proposed that eSports could make the local gambling facilities more competitive […]
The lower house of Japan’s Parliament received a regulating proposal to address problem gambling. Representatives of the lower house of Japan’s Parliament are debating soon a new proposal to address problem gambling, as the casino industry’s development is expected to begin in the upcoming months. Meanwhile, the Parliament’s measure to finally start the casino […]
Gaming gross revenue surpassed the expectations in November and achieved a 22.6 percent year-on-year increase. According to information released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau (DICJ), gaming gross revenue (GGR) surpassed analysts’ expectations and reached US$2.8 billion during November operations, which represents a 22.6 percent increase. Expectations for the casino sector […]
A much-awaited confirmation came today saying that All-in Translations will be hosting the official poker tournament of the 2018 ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila, just like they did in 2017. The tournament will be played at the PokerStars Live Room at City of Dreams on Wednesday, March 21st 2018. This is strictly an invitation-only tournament and for […]
A priority bill has been filed by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to have Pagcor’s functions turned “purely regulatory”. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) could soon become the Philippine Amusements and Gaming Authority (Paga) if a priority bill gets passed by the country’s Congress. House Bill 6514, filed by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, […]
The University of Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute has published two research reports on the nascent Japanese casino industry. Its first report, the 100-page “Socio-Economic Impacts of Japanese Integrated Resorts” publication analyses the impact of an integrated resort casino, with a particular focus on Japan’s goals for the project which include encouraging the Japanese tourism […]
According to Pagcor’s chairwoman Andrea Domingo, the Philippine corporation is set to reach a US$1.2 billion gross income in 2017. 2017 is almost over and companies around the world are assessing their financial results for last year. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has reviewed its operations and, according to chairwoman Andrea Domingo, […]
A tourism company along with a developer announced plans to partner in order redevelop a property into an IR. Kamori Kanko, Japanese tourism company, and developer Niseko Alpine Developments, announced a partnership to bid for an integrated resort (IR) license. The partnership would redevelop the existing property in Hokkaido into an IR. The US$200 […]
According to financial firm Bernstein, mass is set to be pushed in Macau over the next five years and Melco and Wynn are set to benefit. Professional tax and accounting firm Bernstein Financial Services Inc released a note on Tuesday projecting a mass improvement in Macau thanks to new properties success, transportation infrastructure improvements […]