Philippines
Appeals court orders PAGCOR to issue casino license
The Philippine Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling ordering the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. to issue a license for Waterfront Philippines to operate an IR in Manila’s Entertainment City.
Okada Manila has strong potential, though risks remain: Fitch
Fitch Ratings assigned Universal Entertainment Corporation a “Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating of 'B+' with a Stable Outlook” after providing a modestly optimistic assessment of the firm, especially its Okada Manila IR in the Philippines.
PH GGR to reach P192 billion by end 2018
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) chair Andrea Domingo says she expects GGR to reach P192 billion by the end of 2018.
The result...
International Entertainment swings to profit on other income
Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. recorded a profit of approximately HK$14.6 million (US$1.9 million) for the six months ended September 30, 2018, up from...
PAGCOR to carry out random checks on POGOs
The Philippine market regulator plans to carry out random inspections of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators amidst concern they are employing illegal foreign workers, according to media reports.
PH senator wants a revision of gaming laws
Philippines Senator Leila de Lima has urged the Senate to look into and possibly revise laws governing the online and land-based gaming industry in...
GEA Summit gathers 2,500 visitors
The inaugural launch of the GEA Summit, touted as a “small-sized and lightweight buyer-seller meeting”, gathered around 2,500 guests from the industry, according to...
Duterte warns police against gambling at Okada
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has warned police not to set foot in Okada Manila, an integrated resort in Paranaque City, saying it attracts “the...
Police arrest 104 people in online gambling raid
In the country’s latest gambling crackdown, police in the Philippines have arrested 104 persons for illegal online gambling in Pasig City, local media reports....
Philippines to crackdown on foreign workers in gambling
The Philippines plans to crackdown on illegal foreign workers in the country’s casinos and online gambling industry, according to local media reports.
TRENDING ARTICLES
Macau GGR gains 14 percent in 2018, Dec. beats forecasts
Gross gambling revenue in Macau rose 14 percent in 2018, with December topping consensus forecasts with a gain of 16.6 percent.
Leading clients to Asia
BBIN is heading to London for the third time in 2019 for ICE 2019, celebrating its 20th year of brand establishment.
At ICE, BBIN...
Formation of SUZOHAPP Digital
SUZOHAPP, a leading technology company that provides software and hardware for cash handling automation and self-service solutions worldwide, recently announced plans to form a...
Michael Gu eyes Casino Canberra in $32 million transaction
Casino Canberra is on the verge of being bought up by one of Australia’s biggest hotel owners in a potential A$32 million (US$22.6 million)...
Sega Sammy releases Genesis Slant cabinet
SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC. today announced the release of their new slant-type gaming machine “Genesis Slant”, a cabinet available for both slot games and...
