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Slow but steady progress
Vietnam’s gambling industry stayed largely out of the headlines in 2019, though projects have been inching their way forward, with the country’s largest resort to date scheduled to open in the first half of this year.
Government means business with online ban
Cambodia’s online gaming ban, which came into effect as of Jan. 1st, has triggered mass layoffs and the shutdown of numerous casinos, and is not expected to be lifted due to pressure from the Chinese government.
Striking NagaCorp workers back to work without pay hike
The group of NagaCorp workers that were on strike last week to dispute wages has all returned to work as of Sunday, 12th January,...
Cockfighting bust nets 60 arrests in Phuket
Local media reports that 60 gamblers were arrested on Sunday as a police raid caught them in the middle of a cockfight on Thailand’s Phuket island.
NagaWorld gives in to strikers’ demands, ending walkout
NagaWorld hotel and casino quickly gave in to strikers’ demands, with the roughly 3,000 workers returning to their jobs on Saturday.
NagaWorld workers strike for higher pay
Thousands of employees working at NagaWorld in Cambodia have gone on strike, demanding higher pay and better working conditions, local media reports. Around 3,000 workers...
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...
Hoiana project to receive US$34 million advance
Suncity Group Holdings on Tuesday announced it will be providing further financial assistance to Gold Yield Enterprises (GYE), the majority owner of the Hoiana...
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Government means business with online ban
Cambodia’s online gaming ban, which came into effect as of Jan. 1st, has triggered mass layoffs and the shutdown of numerous casinos, and is not expected to be lifted due to pressure from the Chinese government.
