National politicians of various opposition political parties joined a street rally outside Yokohama Station in an effort to encourage the city government to abandon its IR development plans. This action was taken in support of the signature gathering campaign calling for a popular referendum on the issue.
「市民の力で誘致阻止を」 住民投票賛同政党、街頭で訴え (Kanagawa Shinbun)
The MGTO reported that hotel occupancy in Macau over the Golden Week holiday was down by 50.4 percent over the Golden Week Holiday on a year-on-year basis. Specifically, this meant occupancy stood at an average of 43.6 percent.
Overview of visitor arrivals to Macao during 1st October Golden Week (MGTO)
Paradise Co. is reportedly seeking to boost its liquidity after taking “a direct hit” from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This has included both the issuing of corporate bonds as well as stepped up efforts to secure new loans.
‘코로나 직격탄’ 파라다이스그룹, 바빠진 유동성 확보戰 (Asiae)
Commonwealth Casino Commission Chairman Edward Deleon Guerrero claims that his body is the only one authorized to suspend or revoke the gaming license of Imperial Pacific International, apparently bidding to seize control of this authority from the Commonwealth Lottery Commission, which issued the license.
‘Only CCC has the authority to suspend or revoke casino license’ (Saipan Tribune)
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reported that the number of Chinese and other foreign workers seeking employment in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) sector has fallen by about half this year.
Fewer Chinese seek POGO work (PhilStar)
The Japan Tourism Agency released revised guidelines that have established a nine-month delay in the nation’s IR development timeline. The central government is now planning to accept licensing applications from local governments and their consortium partners from October 1, 2021, to April 28, 2022.
Japan Pushes Back Casino Resort Application Period (Jiji Press)
According to the official government record, Sega Sammy Creation lost JPY1.56 billion (about US$15 million) in the year ending March 31, 2020. The company manufactures and sells slot machines and other casino equipment in Macau and other markets.
セガサミークリエイション、第７期決算は15億6200万円の純損失 (Johojima)
Police officers may be facing arrest for protecting an illegal gambling syndicate in Malaysia. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is reported to be moving in a major illegal online gambling outfit with dozens of arrests expected.
MACC hot on the trail of online gambling syndicate and police officers involved (The Star)
The Goa Football Association is still in the process of appointing an inquiry committee to look into suspicious matches in the Goa Professional League last season, with potential committee members appearing reluctant to participate.
Match-fixing: Goa Football Association’s inquiry panel taking shape (Times of India)
The Myanmar military is investigating at least three senior officers for allegedly accepting bribes from the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) to keep silent about illegal gambling activities at a controversial Shwe Kokko development near the Thai border in Karen State.
Myanmar Military Probes Bribery Claims Against Officers Tied to Chinese-Backed Gambling Hub (The Irrawaddy)
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