Philippines prompted to tighten junket controls as global AML watchdog increases monitoring

Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has named the Philippines as one of ...

Star Entertainment Group falls to AU$95 million loss in FY20 but domestic gaming showing signs of recovery

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group reaches agreement with NSW regulator to cease junket operations

by Ben Blaschke

13/05/2021

Star Entertainment Group has joined its Australian rival Crown Resorts in agreeing to cease all work with junket operators in ...

Crown Resorts found suitable to retain Melbourne casino license but China investigation ongoing

Crown Melbourne fined AU$1 million, banned from junket resumption by Victorian gaming regulator

by Ben Blaschke

27/04/2021

Crown Resorts has been fined AU$1 million and temporarily banned from resuming junket operations at Crown Melbourne for failure to ...

Imperial Pacific prohibited from working with junkets amid fears over China blacklist

by Ben Blaschke

27/04/2021

Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC has been effectively banned from working with junkets in yet another blow ...

SkyCity Auckland extends casino closure as second New Zealand COVID outbreak grows

New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group to cease working with junkets

by Ben Blaschke

13/04/2021

New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group will permanently cease all dealings with junket operators and bring its international VIP operations in-house. ...

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