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Chinese Navy alerts young officers to online gambling risks

In an uncommon advisory, the Chinese Navy has issued a warning to young officers and military personnel regarding the dangers of online dating scams and virtual gambling.

Philippine Police pledge to end to all POGOs by year end

PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to dismantle all illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs within the final two months of the year.

IPI aims for constructive dialogue with government on license dispute

Howyo Chi, Executive Director of Imperial Pacific International (IPI), delivered a letter to the Office of the Governor on Friday, requesting Governor Arnold I. Palacios to schedule a meeting to discuss the ongoing dispute over the unpaid exclusive casino license fee.

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Japan’s remaining casino licenses won’t see the light of day for years

"Another's misfortune can taste like honey". The Japanese saying fits well for MGM's integrated resort development in Japan, points out a top expert, noting how progress for the remaining two licenses is "well and truly halted". This effectively gives MGM a monopoly, a positive for the company but detrimental to the overall IR development of Japan. Meanwhile, MGM saw less fortunate news with its results, with its Macau operations weighed down by non-gaming costs and refurbishments, drawing down EBITDA in the third quarter.

Japan’s remaining two gaming licenses won’t see the light of day for many years: Expert

Expert Daniel Cheng points out how for MGM “another’s misfortune can taste like honey” but how a lack of political progress in Japan is hindering the country’s efforts to develop an IR industry that can rival Singapore or Macau.

Macau police dismantle second case of illicit money exchange, one arrested

Macau police apprehended another suspect involved in illicit money exchanges on Thursday, one day after the first arrest occurred under Macau's new illegal gambling law.

POGO departures to push Metro Manila office vacancy to 20.5% by year-end

he office vacancy rate in Metro Manila is projected to reach 20.5 percent by the end of the year, influenced by the influx of new office spaces and the exit of POGOs, as reported by Colliers Philippines.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office ups lottery prizes for 90th anniversary

Ahead of its 90th anniversary on Wednesday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has increased the minimum prize of all lotto games to $1.55 million.

Aristocrat confirmed as first int’l company to be granted Gaming Related Vendor License for UAE

Aristocrat has confirmed that the company is the first international slot and online technology company to be granted a Gaming-Related Vendor license and is allowed to do business in the United Arab Emirates.

Newport World Resorts appoints John Lucas as new Chief Hospitality Officer

Newport World Resorts has announced the appointment of new Chief Hospitality Officer, John Lucas, starting from January of 2025.