The government of Goa has given the ok to amend the local Goods and Services Tax Act to clarify the taxability of various forms of gambling.

In a significant move, the Goa regional cabinet has given its approval to amend the Goa Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, with the aim of providing clarity on the taxability of casinos, horse racing, and online gaming.

Kambi Group plc has signed a long-term sportsbook partnership with Bingoal, a leading operator in Belgium and the Netherlands, to provide its sportsbook to Bingoal across its online and retail channels.

The Philippines aims to draw in 7.7 million international visitors in the coming year, surpassing its arrival goals for 2023, as stated by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday.

The planned investment by Macau gaming concessionaires in non-gaming elements will not prevent casino revenues from increasing in the future, the Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China, Pansy Ho, commented recently.

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong expressed confidence that the Macau SAR gaming sector will be able to generate MOP216 billion ($26.8 billion) in 2024.

Macau's Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, considers it "impossible" for the SAR to reach the MOP180 billion ($22.45 billion) goal within 2023.

Improving the country's basic infrastructure will be key for the Philippines' goal of becoming a "tourist powerhouse in Asia", says the Philippines Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has pledged his government will not give permission to any more offshore casinos.

Indian casino organizer Chikoti Praveen is said to be ‘absconding’ from police and has reportedly fled to Goa, following a run in with authorities over possessing weapons illegally.