Imperial Pacific International’s newly appointed CEO Donald Browne has reportedly told members of the House of Representatives Gaming Committee that the government’s actions have made them feel unwanted on Saipan.
“There’s word on the street that there are already three or four other people lined up to take our livelihood away. We can’t stand for that,” Browne was cited as saying by the Saipan Tribune.
Browne also said the uncertainty over whether the company will retain its gaming license is affecting a potential reopening plan for the casino.
Rep. Joseph Lee Pan Guerrero (R-Saipan) has said he is not sure about backing IPI’s bid to reopen because of the high number of lawsuits affecting the company, as well as issues with staff not having been paid.
Browne also said the reopening plans and fortunes of the casinos may be impacted by relations between the U.S. and China, while the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands’ Hotel Association doesn’t expect hotels to open until May 2021 due to a lack of flight connections.
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Singapore police have busted at least two illegal gambling operations in the past week, while across Asia authorities have moved to stamp out illicit activities, from raids on premier league matches in India, to illegal number forecasting in Malaysia.
The Puducherry union territory government has urged the union government to ban online gaming platforms and mobile apps, describing it as a necessity to protect the mental health of vulnerable people.
The next edition of the AGB Webinar Series will look at the future of iGaming customer acquisition and retention, which has been going through a transition period over the last year.
Before the Covid-19 crisis, tourism in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region was at a record high, on track to welcome 80 million visitors in 2019, generating some $90 billion in revenue.
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