Thai Senate rejects casino bill, calls for public referendum to determine success of any future efforts
Any future attempts to legalize casino gaming in Thailand will require public approval by way of a referendum according to recommendations put forward by the country’s Senate. A special Senate committee chaired by Senator Dr Veerapun Suvannamai this week formally rejected the former government’s draft Entertainment Complex Bill this week, citing concerns around social impact, economic disruption and national security. Specifically,...
BMM TESTLABS BRINGS GLOBAL COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE TO AUSTRALASIAN GAMING EXPO IN SYDNEY THIS WEEK
BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, today announced that it is exhibiting at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) this week, August 12-14, at the ICC Sydney. BMM will welcome attendees at Stand No. 331 to showcase its industry-leading suite of product compliance testing services, quality assurance testing services, and cybersecurity protection solutions tailored to the Australasian...
Thailand Considers Limiting Gambling Areas to 5% of Total Project Space
The Thai government is exploring the possibility of restricting gambling areas within entertainment complexes to no more than 5% of the total project space. This proposal was revealed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who also chairs the House committee responsible for evaluating the potential establishment of casino resorts in the country. Amornvivat noted that the allocation of space for gaming activities within these...
Thai parliamentary casino committee completes draft bill with 17% casino tax proposal
Thailand’s push towards legalizing casinos took a significant step forward with the completion of a draft bill by a parliamentary committee. The legislation aims at establishing a framework for integrated entertainment complexes featuring casinos and will be read in the House of Representatives later this month. Endorsement with strong bilateral support on the parliamentary floor is almost guaranteed. The draft bill will then be put...
