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15th May, 2012 at 03:48:00

Rate well within the international average

Answering a parliamentary request for information this week, Singapore Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong said that an estimated 1.4 percent of Singapore punters are possible pathological gamblers, well within international norms.

Full Story: Singapore Reports Problem Gambling Numbers »

18th April, 2012 at 05:21:09

One year imprisonment and a hefty $390,000 fine illustrates Singapore's determination to stamp out illegal gambling

Part-time and definitely illegal Singapore bookie Goh Weng Soon will have time to reflect on his activities this week following a severe sentence of one year in prison and a fine of $390,000 handed down by District Judge Wong Peck on 11 counts of illegal sports betting.

Full Story: Singapore Online Bookie Jailed For Soccer Betting »

26th March, 2012 at 13:25:34

New GIA study predicts growth will be skewed toward Asia Pacific region by 2017

A new survey of the global gambling industry conducted by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. predicts that the land casino market will have grown to $113 billion by 2017, driven mainly by the generation of incremental revenues from upcoming casino gaming facilities and the establishment of new casino gaming centers.

Full Story: Land Casino Gambling To Reach $113 Billion Annually »

06th March, 2012 at 05:02:05

Is the example of other Asian nations influencing government?

The success of other Asian nations such as Singapore in the controlled introduction of strictly regulated gambling may have persuaded the Vietnamese government to reconsider its previously negative position on sports betting.

Full Story: Vietnam Wises Up On Sports Betting »

25th February, 2012 at 02:18:49

Revenues rise around 15 percent per annum in the East

According to reports on the Asia News Network, the increased use of smart phones is contributing to an impressive growth in online gambling in the region, estimated by consultants like GBGC at 15 percent per annum....and that does not include numbers from unlicensed operators.

Full Story: Asian Online Gambling Grows »

09th February, 2012 at 14:13:56

Isle of Man consultancy releases new figures

Overall world gambling revenues climbed to a record $419 billion last year, led by growth in Asia, according to the Isle of Man-based Global Betting & Gaming Consultants, which released its latest study this week.

Full Story: Global Gambling Growth Predicted »

24th January, 2012 at 01:18:26

Singapore and Malaysia football fans to have dedicated language version of site

Digital sports media company PERFORM has announced the launch of Singapore and Malaysian editions of its football website Goal.com.

Full Story: Asian Editions Of Goal.com From Perform »

08th January, 2012 at 04:03:42

Sheldon Adelson has given $5 million to an independent committee supporting GOP presidential aspirant Newt Gingrich.

The billionaire owner of the Las Vegas Sands land gambling group, and opponent of online gambling legalisation in the United States, Sheldon Adelson, has donated $5 million to an independent committee supporting GOP presidential aspirant Newt Gingrich, reports the Washington DC publication Politico.

Full Story: Las Vegas Gambling Mogul Generous With Political Donation »

08th December, 2011 at 12:06:34

150 legislators plan to introduce a gambling bill....but don't expect it to include online provisions just yet.

The Bloomberg business news agency has reported an initiative by 150 Japanese legislators aimed at introducing land casinos to a nation hungry for some serious slot and table gambling action...and a government that needs funds following recent earthquake and tsunami catastrophes.

Full Story: Casinos In Japan At Last? »

02nd December, 2011 at 00:47:29

Critics point out that whilst casino operators face tighter controls, Singapore Pools is advertising aggressively

Recent attempts by the Singapore government to limit the impact of gambling on locals by imposing stricter controls on land casino advertising and marketing have come in for criticism from industry veterans, who claim that the tighter controls are not being fairly applied.

Full Story: Are Gambling Advert Restrictions In Singapore Fair? »

19th November, 2011 at 02:30:23

Director of licensing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Board gets the top spot

The International Association of Gaming Regulators has elected its first woman president in Susan Hensel, the director of licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Full Story: Changing Of The Guard At Regulator's Association »

17th November, 2011 at 00:15:05

JackpotJoy lives up to the promise of its brand for this online punter

RobertB, and online bingo fan who plays on the Jackpotjoy.com site, says the company lives up to its title after it paid out a monster jackpot of GBP108,867 to him recently.

Full Story: Online Bingo Player Wins Gbp 108,867 »

27th May, 2011 at 14:49:46

International collaboration on gambling issues

Singapore 's Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), this week.

Full Story: East Meets West »

09th May, 2011 at 02:38:17

New survey shows that despite restrictions, the internet gambling industry continues to expand

A new survey by the Indian market research firm AM Mindpower Solutions observes that despite attempts to restrict or even ban the internet gambling industry, there was an 18.21 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period 2002 - 2010.

Full Story: Global Online Gambling Market Has Grown Over 18 Percent »

12th January, 2011 at 22:57:41

Minister says the practice is "asymmetric and unfair publicity"

The Singapore Government intends to implement additional draconian measures to deter residents from visiting casino resorts.

Full Story: Singapore Plans To Clamp Down On Publicising Gambling Winnings »