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North Korea has hit the gambling news headlines once again as reports that the reclusive nation has changed its policy to allow racetrack betting – an activity which at one time risked 3 years’ hard labour under the repressive regimes strict laws. Recent international sanctions related to their missile and nuclear program, however, has forced dictator Kim Jong Un to […]
As part of their ongoing global expansion strategy, KamaGames is very pleased to announce their latest partnership with leading global gaming company, Yoozoo Games. The partnership will see them bring an all-new, bespoke social poker title based on the globally successful Pokerist to the Indian market. This new poker game will feature all of the […]
Casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau is expected to increase 14 to 15 percent year-on-year in October even if the Golden Week showed a slower start this year, Japanese brokerage Nomura reported. Last week’s memo revealed that October GGR typically lifts approximately 13 percent sequentially from September, which would translate into daily GGR […]
The state government will increase the production of lottery tickets in order to obtain additional revenue. The state government of Kerala (India) reported that 1.5 billion US$ are expected to be generated in lottery revenue for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The increase in revenues comes after a decision to increase the number of lottery tickets printed […]
Cambodia casino operator NagaCorp will start the construction of its Naga Vladivostok hotel with a casino and waterpark in the Primorye gambling zone in November, local news website reports. NagaCorp is getting ready to lay the foundation of the future facility. Sophia Korotina, state developer of the zone, said that the construction machines, equipments […]
The company launched a Japan website in order to showcase the benefits that IRs can bring to local communities. Japan keeps moving forward with its recently approved casino industry and companies from all over the world are interested in investing in the territory. MGM Resorts, one of the companies that declared its interest in […]
Industry leaders Betsoft Gaming have announced that they have formed a partnership with new Asian-facing operator HDFBET. HDFBET operates primarily in the Chinese, Singaporean and Malaysian markets. Under the terms of the partnership, HDFBET will be taking on Betsoft’s full suite of iGaming entertainment, including the renowned Slots3™ collection of true 3D video slots […]
The District Magistrate (DM), Capital Complex in an executive order has prohibited all kinds of gambling activities during the ensuing Diwali festival within Capital Complex. Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate Prince Dhawan issued the prohibitory order apprehending that some individuals and group of people may organize gambling activities in spite of the standing order banning […]
Online betting solutions provider UltraPlay has agreed on a partnership deal to provide its revolutionary eSports match predicting system – ODDS.gg to SunLoto, a licensed operator of the Chinese Welfare and Sports Lottery. SunLoto, one of the largest lottery service providers in China, will become a reseller of UltraPlay’s ODDS.gg for the Asian market. The […]
The Singapore gaming company Genting is strengthening its businesses around the world. According to Genting Singapore, the Japanese market has been selected as one of the targets for the Asian company. Since the Japanese Congress decided to approve the casino law late in 2016, the Singapore firm Genting Group has landed in the country […]
The forthcoming casino regulation in Japan is attracting companies from all over the world, like Las Vegas Sands, which could build a US$10bn IR. The Japanese Government is closing in on a regulation frame for the casino industry and integrated resorts and major companies are already set to invest. According to George Tanasijevich, CEO of […]
The Commonwealth Casino Commission of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has warned casino operator that unless the Hong Kong-based company Imperial Pacific International adds to its workforce of 581, the deadline is likely to be missed. Therefore, the expected casino inauguration would be delayed. The project is expected to cost US$507 million and $US334 million […]
GameArt, the premium developer of slot games to the online and land-based gaming industry, last Friday confirmed that it has expanded its progressive Jackpot games gaming content network, for Latin America, Europe and Asia. The first five Jackpot games Dragon King, Gold of Ra, Dragon Lady, Cleopatra Jewels and Money Farm are also in the […]
Asian casino operator Donaco International insists it’s on target to meet the October launch date of its Cambodian online gambling operations. Last week, Donaco CEO Joey Lim suggested that his company’s Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia might not make its stated October launch of online gambling operations. Lim told a Malaysian business paper that […]
Casino operator Wunderino is to follow up on a successful launch in Germany by expanding its services into the Japanese market. Wundeino launched its first mobile casino last year, with a pledge to deliver a “fun-filled, thrilling experience in a sophisticated, stylish and safe online gaming environment”. The platform has proved popular with players in […]
EveryMatrix is pleased to announce the appointment of Johan Westberg as Head of Sales in Asia. As part of his role, Johan will be responsible of driving new business opportunities in the area as well as developing and strengthening the existing relationships with clients and partners. Following multiple projects in IBM, from client management to […]
A gaming law that would regulate Cambodia’s casino sector is to be presented in draft form to the country’s cabinet before the end September, reports a local newspaper. The news outlet cited the source of the information as Ros Phearun, a senior official of that country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. The official indicated one […]
Asia Gaming Brief is pleased to announce the return of the ASEAN Gaming Summit in 2018, which will once again be held at the Conrad Manila from March 20-22, 2018. The ASEAN Gaming Summit was hailed as a major success by all who attended in 2017. Over 300 industry participants from Asia’s land-based and online gaming industry were in […]
2018 Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo(AAA 2018) will take place in China Import and Export Fair Complex during April 3rd-5th, a 3 days’ Event covering an exhibition area of 100,000m2, aims at building up the largest event for parks in Asia. Covered an exhibition area of 100,000m2, with 4,000 booths and more than 500 exhibitors, AAA (integrated with CIAE & TPAE) has become […]