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Rules on contacts between Japan officials and operators seen as ambiguous
In the wake of the 500 com bribery case, the Suga government has been proposing new rules for contacts between Japanese government officials and IR operators. However, these regulations are being criticized for being ambiguous in certain key areas.
Kangwon Land accused of favoritism in gaming machine procurement
Accusations have been aired in the National Assembly that certain companies are unfairly being given contracts to supply Kangwon Land casino equipment.
Crown Resorts cuts off Packer’s access to confidential information
Crown Resorts has suspended its sharing of confidential information with former director and major shareholder James Packer and his private company in light of his damaging evidence given to the New South Wales casino inquiry.
Myanmar military officers probed on alleged gambling bribes
The Myanmar military is investigating at least three senior officers for allegedly accepting bribes from the Karen Border Guard Force.
NSW Crown probe set to resume with narrowed focus
The NSW government’s inquiry into Crown Resorts’ casino license in Sydney is set to resume after a three-month suspension due to covid-19, however, the...
Online gambling ceased in 91 casinos the following ban
The Cambodian Ministry of Finance has successfully closed the online gambling operations in 91 casinos across the country, local media reports.
Last year, Cambodian Prime...
AUSTRAC to focus on gambling industry
Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator, AUSTRAC is set to sharpen its focus on the gambling industry this year, local media reports.
Last year, AUSTRAC chief executive...
Lawmaker requests probe into underreported casino revenue
A member of the House Committee on Games and Amusement has filed a resolution urging Congress to look into the tax compliance of integrated...
Govt to investigate the cause of SkyCity fire
An investigation team of ten different government and council agencies are investigating the cause of the SkyCity fire last week, which was allegedly the...
Education Ministry secretary denies links to online gaming
Cambodia’s Education Ministry secretary of state, Sar Sokha has denied allegations of backing illegal gaming operators, local media reports.
Mr. Sokha on Monday said that...