The order by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco takes effect on 26 July 2024. The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has said foreign workers employed by POGOs and IGLs have been given 60 days, or until September 2024, to leave the country. According to Philippines news reports, the order was issued by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, in…
Through its Chinese Embassy in Manila, China has sent praises to the Philippines Government. The administration of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received a ‘rare compliment’ from China via the Chinese Embassy in Manila for the President’s order in banning all POGOs in the Philippines. According to Macau and China news agencies, the POGO ban…
RGB says it does not sell machines to POGOs, only to licensed casinos and PAGCOR-licensed operators. Malaysia-based gaming machine manufacturer RGB has said it will not be affected by the recent POGO ban. According to Southeast Asian news agencies, RGB has assured its stakeholders and customers that the recent POGO ban in Philippines, announced by…
This includes inspections at VIP rooms in casinos. Currently, Macau only has 22 licensed junkets in operation. Following recent anti-crime operations and casino inspections, Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) is intensifying its efforts on busting unlicensed junket activities. According to Macau news agencies, the DICJ posted in a WeChat statement, reporting that inspections…
It had been expected that Stephanie Peacock would take on the role. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced its new ministerial team, after Labour was voted into power a month ago. It had been known already that Lisa Nandy was to lead the DCMS ministerial team as the Secretary of State…
The competition runs from 26 July to 4 August and coincides with the group stage of the Blast Premier Fall series. GG.Bet has announced the ‘Mega Blast Competition’, offering Counter-Strike 2 fans a chance to win tickets to the Blast Premier Fall Final and share in a €10,000 ($10,864) prize pool. The Blast Premier Fall series…
Revolut, mostly known for digital payments, is set to expand its services to cater to customers who still use cash. Revolut has announced the introduction of cash deposits for its UK user base. This new feature allows customers to directly deposit cash into their Revolut accounts at over 5,000 locations across the United Kingdom, with…
Representatives from both organisations will participate in the bell-ringing ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the partnership. Manchester City Football Club has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with operator Betway. The agreement, set to commence at the start of the 2024/25 season, establishes Betway as the club’s Official Global Betting Partner. To…
The deal is valued at around the $6.3bn mark. Holding company Apollo Funds is set to complete an acquisition of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business, as well as Everi, in an all-cash transaction that is valued at approximately $6.3bn altogether. This comes after IGT announced plans to detach its gaming and digital vertical and then…
With offers dating back to at least 2022, Bally’s has finally agreed to a deal with Standard General. Bally’s Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Standard General L.P. Standard General has made several attempts to acquire the company in the past, with the first bid in 2022 at $38 per share, then…
