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Five Groups Qualify to Enter Next Phase of Nagasaki IR Process

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  All the five groups that entered Nagasaki prefecture’s request-for-proposal (RFP) process with the aim of participating in its bid for an integrated resort (IR) licence have qualified for the next phase of the process. The five groups are: a consortium led by Oshidori International Holdings Ltd; Casinos Austria International Japan; Current Group; the Niki…

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Kerala Government Bans Online Rummy

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  The Government of Kerala has amended the Kerala Gaming Act 1960 and declared online rummy as illegal. The ban will come into force with immediate effect. The decision comes after the Kerala High Court directive that had urged the state government to take measures against the online rummy business. During the February 15 hearing,…

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Philippines’ Lower Congressional Chamber Passes Bill to Tax Online Gambling Firms

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  The Philippines’ lower congressional chamber has passed a bill imposing taxes on online gambling firms. Online gambling companies, known as Philippine offshore gambling operators (POGOs), offer online betting to customers in mainland China, where gambling is banned. In 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte rejected China’s call to ban such firms, which have fuelled property demand…

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Kerala High Court Issues Notice to Virat Kohli in a Plea Seeking Ban on Online Gambling

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  The Kerala High Court has issued notice to Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and the state government in a plea seeking ban on online gambling in the state. Besides Kohli, a division bench, headed by Chief Justice S Manikumar, also issued notices to Malayalam actor Aju Varghese and South Indian actress Tamanna Bhatia.…

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Pakistan to Recognise Esports as Regular Sports

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  Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Hussain, has revealed that a memorandum has been signed between the Pakistan Sports Board and the Pakistan Science Foundation that will see esports receive a “regular sports” status. He also encouraged those with an interest in video games, tweeting “If you are interested in video games,…

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Macau Delays Gaming Law Review Due to Pandemic

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  The revision of gaming legislation has been delayed due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the SAR’s chief executive Ho Iat Seng. Ho said in a press conference: “Because of the pandemic we delayed some works for the public consultation but we are making efforts to go forward. It is work…

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