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SkyCity out of the junket game
New Zealand's SkyCity Entertainment said it will cease all activities with junkets following a strategic review of its business and will instead deal with international customers directly.
Sri Lanka’s “new Dubai” to allow gaming
A Chinese-controlled special economic zone in Sri Lanka is set to have regulation that will cover gaming, according to a draft law, local media reports.
Goa government reviewing casino legislation
Goa's Chief Minister said the government is currently reviewing the state's casino legislation, including the power and duties of a potential Gaming Commissioner.
Survey finds 68% of Indians want fantasy sports regulation
A survey by community platform LocalCircles found that 68 percent of Indians would like to see regulation for online fantasy sports platforms. The survey received more than 50,000 responses from 309 Indian districts.
Japan’s VIP challenge
VIP play had been projected to be a major segment of the potential overall Japanese gaming market, but a lot has changed since the law permitting integrated resorts was passed in 2018.
Crown confirms regular Victoria license review not proceeding
Crown Resorts confirms that the seventh review of its suitability to hold a casino license in Victoria will not proceed as scheduled due to a separate Royal Commission probe into its business practices.
Mohegan reaches online gambling deal in Connecticut
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe have agreed to establish online gambling and sports betting in the US state that for the first time allows nontribal gambling operators to compete for bettors, but the deal will face legal challenges.
Esports regulators need to play the game
The 2020 pandemic may have brought esports out of the shadows and into our living rooms, but lack of regulation in the esports betting space will hold back the industry’s true potential.
CCC director wants IPI license suspended, revoked if necessary
Commonwealth Casino Commission executive director Andrew Yeom has asked the commissioners to suspend the casino license of Imperial Pacific International, which has racked up 16,165 regulatory violations.
Victoria to shake up gambling regulation
The state of Victoria is reviewing its gambling legislation and plans to set up an independent casino regulator following the findings of a damning report into Crown Resorts in New South Wales.