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Casino plans need rethink

The plight of the 160-plus Thais who were duped to work in call centres and casinos in Myanmar's Shan state reminds us of the alarming reality that Thailand is becoming a major transit route for human trafficking and money laundering for casino businesses and online scams in the lower Mekong region. Currently, 164 Thais are stranded at a safe…

Incidents ・ 12 November 2023

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Mass baccarat contributed 59% of Macau-wide GGR in 1Q23

Mass market baccarat continues to dominate the Macau gaming landscape, with figures published by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau showing it contributed MOP$20.51 billion (US$2.54 billion) in gross gaming revenues in the first three months of the year - comprising 58.9% of market-wide GGR. While this was slightly down on the 62.9%…

Baccarat ・ 05 May 2023

Gambling News

Macau Police Busts Illegal Gambling Scheme and Arrests 15 People

The Macau Daily Times reported that the arrested Macau residents of ages 29 to 66 years old were allegedly part of an illegal online gambling business operated on overseas servers. At a press conference that took place on January 12, the Macau Judiciary Police announced that it had acted together with the Guangdong Province police and together the…

Incidents ・ 15 January 2023

AGB - Asia Gaming Brief

Your Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Thailand to debate casino feasibility today

Good morning. Finally a fresh contender in the market, Thailand is making its moves to push ahead casino legislation to advance not only bricks and mortar but also online gaming moves in the territory. Meanwhile, the Philippines has been given an extension on its non-compliance with the international anti-money laundering watchdog as it aims to get…

Incidents ・ 12 January 2023

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Macau Casinos Seek $16.8m in Damages in Tak Chun Trial

Four casino operators in Macau are seeking damages totaling MOP$135m (US$16.8m) from the defendants in a major illegal VIP gambling case. Former chairman of Tak Chun Group Levo Chan is currently on trial, alongside nine other defendants. MGM China, SJM Resorts, The Venetian Macau, and the Wynn Macau are all seeking the multimillion-dollar payout in…

Incidents ・ 06 December 2022

iGaming Business

Macau misses casino concession jackpot

Macau's decision to keep its same six casino operators, rejecting Genting Malaysia's bid, comes as no surprise. Equally unsurprising, this concession re-tendering process is another squandered opportunity for the world's once and future leading casino hub. Macau has made stunning progress since the first concession awards in 2002. Breaking a losing…

Industry ・ 06 December 2022

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Trust and Safety ・ 01 November 2022

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Starting An Online Casino Business In 2023? These Are What You Must Know

The gambling industry is rapidly growing daily as a result of a high influx of first-time gamblers looking to try their luck after hearing stories of gamblers making millions of dollars for fun. Most entrepreneurs are positioning their businesses to tap into this huge and growing market by building web-based casinos. Klara Czerwinska, an online…

Industry ・ 22 October 2022

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5 NBA Players Who Have a Passion for Gambling

It's not just the fans who get thrilled by casino games, players also like participating in gambling although they are limited to a certain extent. There has been a raging debate about whether athletes can participate in any form of gambling. Analysts have pointed out that players' participation in gambling does not present a conflict of…

Mobile ・ 18 August 2022

Bangkok Post

Taking the casino punt

Bitter contention over legalising casinos in the kingdom may be closer to a resolution than many people think with the release of a report citing overwhelming public support for the idea. Essential legal groundwork for casinos could be laid before parliament finishes its term early next year. The report, prepared by a committee formed on the order…

Lottery ・ 14 August 2022

Gambling News

Sands China Embraces the End of the VIP Salons in Macau Casinos

Sands China is repurposing its VIP salons across its Macau properties The new change is a consequence of recent legislation that in practice eradicates junket rooms Sands China and Las Vegas Sands top executives welcome the new changes as they expect the redeployment of VIP rooms will bring more revenue Sands China has announced it is restructuring…

Covid ・ 21 July 2022

World Casino News

Public support for Thailand casino resort

In Thailand and a new survey has reportedly revealed that almost 81% of respondents would support the idea of legalizing gambling and allowing foreign firms to construct and operate at least one Las Vegas -style casino resort. According to a Thursday report from The Thaiger news service citing an earlier story from the Matichon daily newspaper, the…

Travel ・ 11 July 2022

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ARF finds 61% of online gambling sites illegal, with junkets fuelling growth

Global online gambling is booming, although a major new analysis has found that about 61 percent of online betting sites are effectively operating illegally, especially in Asia, where junkets are playing an increasing role. The 94-page report from the Asian Racing Federation examines a wide-ranging series of themes related to online gambling and…

Gambling Sites ・ 16 May 2022

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China says 42,000 cross-border gambling cases detected in past three years

China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) says it has made every effort to crack down on illegal cross-border gambling over the past three years, detecting 42000 cases of cross-border gambling between 1 January 2020 and 31 March 2022. Together with other economic crimes, a total of RMB190.5 billion (US$28.3 billion) in economic losses were…

Travel ・ 10 May 2022

Chicago Tribune

After 25 years, East Chicago casino looks back on changes, growth, giving back

A mock interview. A rush of well-wishers carrying a big check and bouquet of flowers. Tears of joy and excitement. The mood was light and giddy as Ameristar Casino General Manager Ryan Coppola recently handed out three of five $20000 scholarships to children of employees, one of many ways in which the East Chicago casino is celebrating its 25th…

Gaming Authorities ・ 06 May 2022

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Top and Best ・ 19 April 2022

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Chicago casino could worsen problem gambling, Chinatown leaders worry

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some Chinatown leaders are not looking forward to having a casino in the city, especially one that could be close to their neighborhood. There's worry that it could worsen problem gambling among residents. Although there are no statistics on its prevalence in the Chinatown area, anecdotally some say it's a major issue. "If you were…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 April 2022

WTTW

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Proposed Casino Sites

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is betting on a casino for the city of Chicago by 2025, with three finalists on the table, but not everyone is on the same page. Bally's It would have 3400 slots and 173 table games as well as a 500-room hotel in the River West neighborhood. According to Brian Israel, president of the River North Residents Association, "They…

Covid ・ 15 April 2022

Bangkok Post

Online gambling operation busted in Tak

Three women were arrested for operating a gambling website with over 30 million baht in monthly circulation during a police raid in Mae Sot district of Tak province. Provincial Police Region 6 commander Pol Lt Gen Akkharadet Pimolsri said two houses in tambon Tha Sai Luang were searched after investigators confirmed a gambling network,…

Incidents ・ 01 March 2022

World Casino News

Macau casinos pay MOP$33.91 billion in taxes for 2021

The Financial Services Bureau in Macau has announced the tax payments from the gaming industry for 2021. Last year, a total of MOP$33.91 billion ($4.22 billion) was paid by operators. This is an increase of 13.8% when compared to the MOP$29.81 billion ($3.73 billion) paid in 2020. While the amount is an increase from the previous year, it is a…

Finance ・ 22 February 2022

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Las Vegas casino worker union calls for US federal investigation on gaming operators’ former ties with Suncity

A Las Vegas casino workers union has called for a coordinated US federal investigation into former junket operator Suncity and its former business ties with US-linked gaming companies. The public statement was issued by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501, which represents over 2000 members, primarily construction workers who…

Land-based ・ 09 February 2022

Macau Business

Las Vegas Sands terminated agreements with three primary junket promoters in Dec, 2021

Las Vegas Sands, the parent group of local gaming concessionaire Sands China, has indicated in an annual report to have terminated agreements with its'three primary gaming promoters' in December 2021. The indication - included in the group's annual report for 2021 - comes at a time of increased regulatory oversight by authorities towards VIP gaming…

Travel ・ 07 February 2022

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Macau Police Arrest Another Casino Kingpin in Latest Raid

Police in Macau have arrested a casino kingpin with links to fallen junket billionaire Alvin Chau Cheok-wa in a raid that netted HK$4.1m (US$525745). Macau's Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested Macau Legend Development's CEO and controlling shareholder Chan Weng Lin on Friday. Another man, which media sources believe to be Choi Wai Chan, chairman of…

Incidents ・ 31 January 2022

South China Morning Post

Macau police arrest 2 suspects in cross-border gambling syndicate linked to ‘junket king’ Alvin Chau

Media in Macau have reported that Tak Chun Group chairman Levo Chan was one of two suspects arrested in connection with an illegal cross-border gambling syndicate. Photo: Getty Images Media in Macau have reported that Tak Chun Group chairman Levo Chan was one of two suspects arrested in connection with an illegal cross-border gambling syndicate.

Incidents ・ 30 January 2022

Macau Business

Police arrest two in illegal gambling crackdown, Tak Chun boss Levo Chan among detained

The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced today (Sunday) two people in the junket sector were arrested on Friday for alleged crimes of engaging in illegal gambling activities, running a crime syndicate and money laundering. The authorities did not identify the two suspects, only referring to them as two Macau male residents - one surnamed Chan and aged…

Law ・ 30 January 2022

The Standard

Macau junket tally halves

Macau's gaming regulator yesterday said that the number of junkets or gaming promoters nearly halved over the past 12 months and Suncity (1383) is no longer on the list. The total number of licensed casino operators sank to a record low, to 46 this year from 85 in January 2021, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau said. Major operators on…

Law ・ 26 January 2022

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If A Chicago Casino Opens Near Chinatown, Community Members Say Problem Gamblers Need Support

CHINATOWN - Chinatown leaders are raising concerns that four of the city's proposed casino sites are in Near South Side neighborhoods, saying it could harm a community that has struggled with problem gambling. The bids, announced Nov. 19, include the Chicago Tribune Publishing Center in the West Loop, two sites at McCormick Place, ONE Central in…

Gambling Addiction ・ 15 December 2021

GGRAsia

Gaming staff jobs not affected by junket rooms pause: govt

The Macau government has said that jobs of staff working in junket-promoted VIP rooms in the city could not be affected by the suspension of these venues, as those workers are contractually linked to the casino operators. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau and the Labour Affairs Bureau said that…

Jobs ・ 09 December 2021

Chiangrai Times

Thailand's Cyber Police Take Down Online Gambling Syndicate

Thailand's Cyber Police have arrested 18 people in a raided two houses being used as bases for an online gambling syndicate in Pathum Thani on Monday morning. A Cyber police spokesperson said investigators had learned that two houses were being used by a gambling syndicate operating a network offering online gambling sites and betting on football…

Incidents ・ 13 July 2021

Chiangrai Times

Police Take Down Euro 2020 Online Gambling Site in Northern Thailand

Police in northern Thailand have taken down an Euro 2020 online gambling site and arrested two men in Mae Sot district of Tak on Wednesday. They were charged with hosting online gambling during the Euro 2020 football tournament. Immigration police arrested Mr. Siwa Malipuang, 36 and Mr. Siwakorn Meesiri, 22, and seized equipment used to link with…

Gambling Sites ・ 25 June 2021