IS CASINO UP UNDER COVID-19 LOCKDOWN?
As novel coronavirus (Covid-19) swept the globe and lockdowns followed, concerns were raised over a potential “boom” in online casino. But to what extent has play in the vertical actually grown, and is it sustainable or does it represent a…
A SECOND POKER BOOM
A couple of weeks ago, I was the moderator for a panel at the SBC Digital Summit. The topic was ”Poker to the Rescue?” referring to whether online poker revenue can replace sports betting revenue now that there are no…
PM CASTS DOUBT OVER IMMINENT RESUMPTION FOR PROFESSIONAL SPORT
Erin-Marie Gallagher An imminent return of professional sport remains unclear as Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled his staged plan to ease the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Addressing the four nations of the UK last night, Johnson revealed a three-part strategy to kickstart the…
PHIL-ASIAN GAMING EXPO (PAGE) POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 2021
The Phil-Asian Gaming Expo (PAGE) has made the decision to postpone this year’s exhibition, to be held at Manila’s SMX Convention Centre and World Trade Center, with the revised dates scheduled for 7 to 9 January 2021. Although a difficult decision…
MACAU EXPECTS TO COLLECT US$6BN IN GAMING TAXES
Full year forecast for casino taxes halved due to the negative impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. Macau.- The government expects to collect MOP49.98 billion (US$6.26billion) in taxes from the city’s gaming industry this year. The forecast comes from a revised…
MACAU TOURISM TAX PROPOSAL A CASUALTY OF COVID-19
It’s tough to talk about, but there are some silver linings to this pandemic. Less traffic on the road, the air is a bit cleaner, and Macau is moving away from a tourist tax. Macau Business reports the Macao Government…
GERMAN FOOTBALL KICKS OFF AGAIN THIS MONTH
Bundesliga becomes the first major European sport to return to action following the Covid-19 outbreak. Germany.- The Bundesliga, the German football league, is the first major sports organisation in Europe to resume activities following the Coronavirus pandemic. The season will be played behind…
ANTI-POGO BILL FILED BY LAWMAKERS
Anti-POGO bill would ban all Offshore Gaming Operations from the country. Philippines.- Philippine lawmakers have filed a bill labelled the Anti-POGO bill, designed to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) from the country. Led by House Minority Leader, Bienvenido Abante…
TOKYO 2020 OFF IF PANDEMIC NOT OVER
Tokyo 2020 President, Yoshiro Mori, said the Games would be scrapped rather than postponed for a second time. Japan.- The postponed Tokyo Olympic Games will be cancelled if the global Coronavirus pandemic is not brought under control. This year’s Olympic Games were…
SPORTS BETTING IN NIGERIA
Peter Situma This is due to increased availability and accessibility to smartphones and internet connection in Nigeria as it is in most parts of the globe. This trend has attracted numerous betting sites which offer Nigerian punters incredible offers…