The Philippines remains on the Financial Action Task Force’s anti-money laundering grey list, an unwanted designation suggesting that the country has weak measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The FATF…
Most Valuable Las Vegas Casino Chips
When Las Vegas casinos close, their chips lose their cash value. But their collectible value often increases. That’s why plain old $25 chips from the Tropicana are selling for $50 on eBay…
Court Date for Ohio Father Who Left Baby Alone at Casino for Close to Three Hours
The father of a 10-month-old baby is scheduled to appear in court later this month after allegedly leaving her alone in a car when he went inside an Ohio casino. Kyle Miller,…
Foreign tourist trips to Philippines top 2.4mln in year to May
The Philippines received just above 2.4 million foreign tourists in the first five months of 2024, up 16.3 percent from a year earlier, according to data published this week by the nation’s…
GLI cybersecurity services expanding to meet demand
Gaming technology compliance tester and security consultancy Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is marking its 35th year in business globally, and more than a decade-and-a-half operating in Asia Pacific. The firm has expanded…
Pagcor online casino targeted for 4Q 2024 launch: Tengco
A plan by the Philippine gaming regulator to launch its own casino brand, casinofilipino.com, might happen by the end of this year, said Alejandro Tengco, chairman and chief executive of the Philippine…
Asian gaming industry celebrates in style at largest The Industry Party ever
The Asian gaming industry celebrated in style on Wednesday night with a huge turnout for the return of The Industry Party at Vista at MGM Cotai. Almost 350 people enjoyed the lively…
Zitro highlights commitment to Asian gaming market at G2E Asia
Spanish gaming industry supplier Zitro showcased its latest innovations at this year’s G2E Asia at The Venetian Macao, with the event serving as a stage to highlight its new range of products…
SkyCity Adelaide granted leave to appeal court ruling on loyalty point conversion
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group has been granted leave to appeal a recent decision by the South Australian Court of Appeal on how loyalty points converted to gaming machine play are treated…
Global strength, local focus as IGT boosts Apac offer
The slot machine business of International Game Technology Plc (IGT) is “firmly committed to Asia Pacific” markets, says Dallas Orchard (pictured left), senior vice president and chief operating officer for gaming in…