Nepal

News & Analysis

Personnel Moves - July 2021

Germany's permanent gambling regulator has appointed its top official, PointsBet selects its Canadian leadership and Crown Resorts reportedly drafts in emergency help.

Australia Shuts Down Casinos, Slots For Six Months, But Racing Survives

The Australian federal and state governments have shut down the bulk of land-based gambling outlets, including casinos, for “at least six months”, as part of a nationwide social distancing campaign to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Silver Heritage's Vietnam Casino Shuttered Over Investment Certificate Change

Foreign-backed casinos in northern Vietnam are continuing to suffer turbulence, with casino operator Silver Heritage Group’s Phoenix International Club now shuttered indefinitely after the government removed its authorisation for table games./premium-content/insights_analysis/regulatory-news-updates-–-january-25-2019#gc-toc--257746

Nepal Signals New Casino Regulations

The Nepalese government is eyeing a regulatory overhaul of its casino sector following the submission of a proposal to the country’s Cabinet this week.

David Green Resigns As Chairman Of Silver Heritage

Nepalese and Vietnamese casino operator Silver Heritage Group has announced the resignation of non-executive chairman David Green only weeks after the grand opening of Nepal’s Tiger Palace Resort.

Research & Reports

Q&A: Gambling Regulation in Nepal

In Nepal, there is a general ban on all forms of gambling that have not been expressly authorised. Casinos and lotteries are the only authorised forms of gambling in Nepal. In 2018, the government decided to amend its current casino laws.