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China to Expand Blacklist of Overseas Gambling Destinations Again

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  China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced its plans to introduce a “third batch” of blacklist measures aimed at overseas tourist destinations that attract Chinese tourists for gambling activities. The ministry also said it would work with several other government departments to “suspend tour groups and arrangement of tourist visas” for outbound travel…

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Japan’s “IR Implementation Act” to Come into Effect Next Week

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  The Japanese Government has announced that the provisions of the Act on Promotion of Development of Specified Complex Tourist Facilities Areas, also known as the IR Implementation Act, will come into effect from July 19. The Act, originally passed into law in July 2018, outlines basic requirements for Japan’s IR and casino operations as…

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Online Gambling Allowed in Philippines to Boost Covid Response Funds

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  Despite previously being against online gambling in the country, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he was forced to allow the activity to boost the country’s Covid-19 response funds. In a pre-recorded meeting with his political party officials, Duterte said allowing gambling operations was the most “sensible” thing to do, considering the government…

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Adriano Marques Ho to Continue as Director of DICJ Until 2023

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  The Government of Macau has confirmed that Adriano Marques Ho will continue as the director of the Gaming Inspection and Co-ordination Bureau (DICJ) until 2023. The extension will be effective from June 10, with the Office of the Secretary for Economy justifying the decision on Ho’s “management skills and professional experience”. Ho had replaced…

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Okada Manila Receives Approval to Launch Online Betting Service in the Philippines

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  Philippines gaming regulator PAGCOR has approved Tiger Resort, Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLEI) to conduct online gaming operations out of its integrated resort Okada Manila. According to a filing by the parent company Universal Entertainment Corp, TRLEI has received a letter from PAGCOR dated 19 April “approving entry into online gaming for table games…

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Melco becomes first in Macau and the Philippines to receive esteemed third-party Responsible Gaming accreditation RG Check

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  Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces it has become the first integrated resort operator in Macau and the Philippines to achieve the esteemed international third-party responsible gaming accreditation RG Check, with its entire integrated resort portfolio including Altira Macau, City of Dreams Macau, Studio City and City of Dreams Manila receiving the certification. Developed by…

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