POGO tax bill passes lower house
The Philippines’ House of Representatives has passed a new bill imposing taxes on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), but it will still need to be reconciled with upper house legislation before it can become law.
China anti-gambling drive to have long-term IR impact in Asia
China’s ongoing crackdown on casinos and junkets targeting its nationals may have long-term implications for the industry in Asia and force changes in the business models of many of the region’s integrated resorts.
Thai police arrest 34 in online gambling bust in cargo container
Thai police have arrested 34 in a bust on an online gambling operation being carried out from inside a cargo container near the Cambodian border, where wagers exceeded THB1 billion ($33.2 million).
Interview with Joe Pisano: India online and PIGO expansion [video]
Joe Pisano, CEO of Jade Entertainment, talks with Asia Gaming Brief Managing Editor Sharon Singleton about the company’s new India-facing online operation and his plans to roll out online products in the Philippines under PAGCOR's new PIGO licenses.
Ukrainian Gaming Week moves conference to February, show March
Ukrainian Gaming week said it has moved the date of its conference to February 24, while it plans to hold the exhibition at a later date from March 23-24.
India’s MPL raises new financing, valuation doubles
India's Mobile Premier League has raised $100 million in new financing and its valuation now stands at $800 million, almost double the level four months ago.
ICE London postponed to February 2022
Clarion Gaming confirmed it has postponed plans to hold ICE London and iGB Affiliate London in June this year, pushing the event to February 2022. The decision followed requests from industry.
Bojoko online casino listing site launches in New Zealand
Online casino listing site Bojoko has launched in the New Zealand market. Bojoko allows operators and game developers to create their own dedicated listing page which its members can then leave a rating and a review based on the experience they receive.
Google Play allows gambling apps for Australia, New Zealand, and Japan
It has been announced that the Google Play app store will begin, effective March 1, allowing real money gambling apps to become available in fifteen additional countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and Japan in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore police uncover 299 fake gambling platforms in 2020
Singapore police uncovered 299 cases of fake gambling platforms in 2020, up 1,800 percent from the previous year, resulting in losses of S$15.4 million.
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