Report: Most Aussies Support China Tourism
A survey conducted by the Australia-China Relations Institute found that most Australians support Chinese tourism, believing it would help boost an economy undermined by Covid-19.
GLOBAL GAMING
South African Gambling Board CEO Suspended
Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Steven Ngubeni (l.) has been placed on “precautionary suspension” with full pay by advocate Fana Nalane, administrator of the board. Few details were provided about...
India Ranks Last Among Betting Environments
A study of optimal betting environments in 20 countries ranked the U.K. first, and India last. Each of the 20 markets have different regulatory and licensing models.
Activists Oppose Papua New Guinea Casino
In May, Papua New Guinea signed an agreement for Paga Hill Development Corp. to build a $43 million casino resort in Port Moresby. Social activists say the country isn’t...
Some Canadian Casinos Reopen
Canadian casinos began reopening Thursday, June 10 after being mostly closed since last December 12. In Alberta (Great Northern Casino at left), casinos have been cleared to reopen at...
Australia Extends AML Probe to Star, SkyCity
Australia Extends AML Probe to Star, SkyCity
Australian financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC has opened official investigations into two more gaming companies, SkyCity and Star Entertainment. Crown Resorts is already in...
BetMakers Enters Bidding for Tabcorp Assets
BetMakers is the latest company to solicit a bid for Tabcorp’s wagering and media business. The bid was funded in large part by bookmaker Matthew Tripp, who is also...
B.C. Casinos to Reopen With Card Limitations
When casinos in British Columbia reopen on July 1—the first time in 15 months they will be able to welcome guests—they won’t offer table games in which players physically...
Mexico Proposes Gaming Law Update
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (l.) wants to update federal gaming law, calling it “a strategic step to grow the sector at a national level.”
BC Casinos Could Reopen in July
Casinos in British Columbia, Canada have announced that casinos, bingo halls and other gaming centers may reopen as soon as July 1. All casinos in B.C. have been closed...
