Macau committee said to be supportive of changes after completing discussion on gaming credit law

The second standing committee of the Legislative Assembly said Tuesday that discussion of the new gaming credit law has basically ...

Manila to drop all capacity restrictions from 1 March

Casino junkets still a concern as Philippines again named on global AML “grey list”

by Ben Blaschke

26/02/2024

The Philippines has taken steps towards improving its anti-money laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime but has ...

Macau GGR down 62% year-on-year to MOP$2.48 billion in June

Macau’s gaming workforce falls by 3,600 in 4Q23

by Pierce Chan

29/01/2024

The number of Macau locals employed in the gaming and junket industry declined by 3,600 quarter-on-quarter in the three months ...

Macau’s DICJ halves number of licensed junkets to 18 in 2024

by Pierce Chan

03/01/2024

The number of licensed junkets in Macau has been slashed to just 18, representing exactly half of the 36 junkets ...

PAGCOR reveals substantial POGO revenue rise in 2018 as enforcement role defended

Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Counsel says increased controls on casino junkets among key AML measures now underway

by Ben Blaschke

04/12/2023

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Counsel (AMLC) says it is in the process of implementing enhanced anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing ...

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