20 November 2018

10 дней во Вьетнаме

Вьетнам Golf Magazine
March 2013
Vietnamese / English translation:  10 Ngày Ở Việt Nam - 10 Days in Vietnam (2013)

Вам интересно, что случайный посетитель сделает Вьетнама в то время как на отраслевой спонсорские пикник? Ну теперь вы можете ...

Хотя я имел честь появления в Вьетнаме шесть раз в прошлом, это был первый раз, когда я имел удовольствие испытывать страну в начале нового года. Полеты в из Бали, моя жена и я приземлился в Таншоннят аэропорт поздно 29 Декабрь. Наш план был провести новогоднюю ночь в Хошимине, затем неделю в Нячанге.

Вьетнам Golf Magazine
март 2013
Зная, что мы хотели испытать празднования стороны как 2012 подошел к концу, мы приняли решение останавливаться в городе, рядом несколько из модных ночных клубов. С несколько очень хороших партий планируется на протяжении Хошимине, мы решили сделать нашу остановку в 4-м квартале на Нгуен Тат Тхань в округе 4. Хэдлайнерами малоизвестных Fierce Angels Марк Дойла, партия была одной мы чувствовали мог сравниться торжества в любой другой город-космополит.

Поскольку наши три дня в Хошимине были в выходные дни Нового года, не было большого установки для меня с точки зрения бизнеса. В центре нашего внимания было довольно, чтобы обойти и наслаждаться достопримечательностями & звуки города.

В течение дня мы часто проходя через Vincom Центра, будь то за покупками или испытать один из кафе на первом этаже. Однако, став постоянными посетителями Хошимине, мы также разработали предпочтение нескольких местных ресторанов; каждый в особенности был “Tiem Com Донг Нан” на Чыонг Динь. Мы посетили несколько раз в этом году и пару раз в прошлых поездках.

Мы наслаждались улицы в течение дня и праздника Нового года в 4-м квартале, еще также смогли выйти и испытать Кокильная Sky Bar в округе 1 во время нашей прошлой ночью в Хошимине. В ресторане отеля Холод предложил изысканную атмосферу, в которой мы наслаждались их Жареный норвежского лосося & пан жареный черную треску. Я могу очень рекомендовать оба блюда, а также другие выборы на их континентальной Европы меню.

Заставить двигаться из ресторана Chill к их Sky Bar задать тон для остальной части нашего вечера. Это шикарный, напуганный & модно место предоставили нам с замечательным видом на город из бара под открытым небом. Я особенно наслаждался после выбора хаус-музыки закружилось DJ Chill в.

Поздно вечером в среду, 2й январе, мы сделали наш путь назад к аэропорту для нашего полета на Вьетнам Airways. После 55 минут мы были в аэропорту Камрань, и в 45 минутах езды на такси позже, мы распаковали в течение нашей недели в центре города Нячанг.

Отель Sheraton & Спа служил нашей базе операций. На всей территории отеля, было ли это в бассейне, спа, или в одном из 280 Номера, всегда был панорамный вид залива Нячанг и его прекрасного песчаного пляжа.

Мы провели большую часть времени, исследуя улицы и пляжи Нячанг. Некоторые из наших блюд были в Специи Steam N ', Первый этаж азиатский ресторан отеля Sheraton, где мы были в состоянии легко общаться с деловыми партнерами профессиональной среде.

Вечера взял нас до высоты, модно 28th гостиная этаж. Как высшем бар Нячанг, это при условии расслабляющий место, чтобы развлечь наших партнеров. Пару талантливых женщин диджеев развлекал нас хорошо в ночь.

Возможно, одним из розыгрышей Нячанг является бесконечный пляж, который мы нашли, чтобы быть довольно чисто и легко получить доступ. Хотя в основном облачно и иногда идет дождь в течение первой недели января, мы провели несколько дней, идя по пляжу. Вода была немного прохладно, так окунуться в волны прибоя не было то, что мы пытались. Мы сделали, однако, сделать наш путь в знаковых парусный клуб, модный пляж ресторан стороны, что превращается в ночной клуб вечером.

Один из туристических мероприятий мы занимающихся был визит в Лонг Сон Пагода. Расположенный у подножия горы Трай Туи, он предложил спокойном месте, с которого, чтобы посмотреть в Нячанг ниже.

Один из моих встреч в Steam N 'Спайс был с Якубом Sippl, Директор продовольствия & Напитки на Amiana курорт, новый образ жизни место планируется открыть где-то в конце февраля или в марте. Заниженный, еще в подавляющем большинстве богатый, У меня такое чувство Amiana Курорт будет идеальным местом, чтобы провести неделю, чтобы отдохнуть и расслабиться. Я, конечно, есть курорт на мой список дел на лето 2013.

Мы сделали послеобеденный остановку в Алмазный Bay Resort & Спа где мы встретили Саймона Тинклер, Директор курорта гольфа. Симон обсудили состояние на поле для гольфа, двенадцать отверстий с завершенной, а остальные шесть в стадии разработки. Diamond Bay в Кэдди Мастер, Дуонг Тхи Сан, был достаточно любезен, чтобы взять нас вокруг курса.

Хотя нынешний клуб находится в 5-ти минутах езды от курса, мы смогли увидеть строительство новых клуба Diamond Bay в продвигается хорошо. Это намного лучше подходит для игроков в гольф, чтобы сделать свой путь от клуба к первой мишени.

Дизайн Энди Dye, опытный игрок в гольф, безусловно, заметили, что это будет один из лучших курсов в Азии, как только это закончено и созрел. Лично, Ищу размещено макета и как курс использовали естественную среду обитания: песчаные дюны, большие сосны, природные болота и открытый вид на море, который обеспечивает теплую тропическим бризом.

Мы отбыли Нячанг во вторник, 8 Январь в течение ночи в Хошимине. С утренним рейсом на следующий день, мы решили заказать меньший отель в течение пяти минут Таншоннят. С среду утром выезд и 5-часовой остановки в Куала-Лумпуре, мы смогли сделать наш путь из Сайгона назад на Бали в течение одного дня.

Билл Хили на Вьетнам Golf Magazine





20 September 2018

Interview with Jenny Nilzon -- Swedish National Gaming Association

from Gaming & Leisure Magazine
Fall 2018
link to original article:

In this issue’s International Roadtrip, we make a stop in Scandinavia for a chat with Jenny Nilzon, CEO of the Swedish National Gambling Association, also known as SPER.

G&L: Could you give us a bit on your background with the gambling industry? What led you into the Swedish Gaming Association?

JN: I am basically a marketer and change leader. I have previously been the CEO of a communications agency and then worked six years at Novamedia, the operator company who runs Sweden’s largest lottery, the Postcode Lottery. There I first worked on establishing a new lottery and TV concept and later become involved in building a public affairs department when the focus on gambling politics needed to be intensified. When SPER was later transformed from an ethical council to a trade organization, I was asked to lead that change. With some knowledge of the gambling industry and as an experienced change leader, it was a perfect match.

G&L: What are your roles and responsibilities within the organization?

JN: We have two permanent positions in the organization. I am the CEO and Maria Wennerberg Sedigh is senior adviser. (Maria Wennerberg Sedigh was part of the gambling investigation that suggested a new Swedish gambling regulation, which the parliament has since voted for). Since we are only two people, we hire experts and consultants and have several working groups consisting of participants from our members. The group’s focus is on gambling responsibility, marketing and compliance.

G&L: When was SPER formed and how has it grown over the years?

JN: SPER was established as an ethical council 15 years ago. Some gambling companies in Sweden agreed to cooperate to jointly interpret the Market Act and start working on self-regulation through common guidelines. The organization was formalized over the years, bringing on board almost all Sweden-controlled gambling companies and national lotteries. Guidelines were gradually developed to include gambling responsibilities. A year ago, the decision to turn SPER into a trade association was made, and that’s when I started. SPER needed to develop the organization to be able to work with even more industry issues other than responsibility and marketing. The reputation of the industry was heading in the wrong direction and is an important area for us to begin tackling together.

G&L: The organization has an “ethical council.” What is the role of the council, and their impact on the future of gaming in Sweden?

JN: We have a body called SEEM that reviews gambling advertising. SEEM can notify advertisements that appear to violate the industry’s rules and practices. It is a function we have created to make demands on ourselves and to be able to monitor to ensure our guidelines are followed.G&L: How is Sweden’s online gaming market impacted by illegal off-shore companies?

G&L: How is Sweden’s online gaming market impacted by illegal off-shore companies?

JN: It has been very messy for many years in the Swedish gambling market. The reason is because present legislation has not been adapted to a changing digital world. It will be changed with new legislation that will be in place on Jan. 1, 2019. Over 25 percent of the market consists of gambling companies that do not have Swedish licenses and thus do not pay taxes or comply with Swedish law. Many are regulated in other countries such as Malta, but to get a sustainable and healthy gambling industry, it’s important to provide modern legislation and to channelize operators. Those who do not behave or do not have a license must be excluded. Today, Sweden is out of control with what operators are selling to Swedish consumers. There is an extreme mass of advertising in several channels because of non-functioning legislation. All this affects both consumers and serious gambling companies, and not least the industry’s reputation. The new regulation will help the Swedish government gain control over the whole gambling market through regulation and licensing. This involves taxes, responsible gambling and consumer protection.

G&L: How well is the gambling industry regulated, and are changes expected in the Swedish gambling market?

JN: Not good at all because many operators don’t follow Swedish law. But it will change Jan. 1, when we get new legislation that most gambling companies are satisfied with. It will mean that everyone pays taxes, consumer protection increases and unserious actors must leave the market.

G&L: How active is SPER in driving innovation in responsible gaming?

JN: We have worked with self-regulation and moved the limits of what’s okay and not for many years. A lot of our guidelines have been incorporated into the new law. What we are focusing on now is to get the industry to cooperate and solve the problems that exist. The industry has a bad reputation and it is due to many things: a) we are perceived as not giving value for money, b) are not sustainable enough, c) create gambling problems and match fixing are widespread, d) advertisements are bothersome, etc. We must acknowledge our shortcomings and begin to show that we want to do something about it. With a bad reputation, it will be difficult in the future to attract new customers and co-workers.

Gaming & Leisure would like to thank Jenny Nilzon for her insight into the Swedish Gambling industry and the new direction they’re taking.


27 July 2018

Casino Outlook, ASEAN Tigers: Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam

from Gaming & Leisure Magazine
Summer 2018

Gaming & Leisure Magazine
Summer 2018
The focus of this issue’s International Roadtrip is a return to the topic from three years ago — Casino Outlook SE Asia, Summer 2015. The focus will be on the three most dynamic casino gaming markets within the ASEAN region, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. (ASEAN is the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations.)

One common thread in the marketing efforts of each these markets is the focus on Chinese tourists. The expenditure of each country on boosting inbound Chinese tourism is a key driver of gaming performance in all ASEAN casino sectors. Chinese visitors were the largest segment by nationality in each of these markets through 2017.

VIP casino tourism from China is expected to continue expanding in mass-market gaming tourism within the region. Some believe that this mass-market segment is under-represented and will continue to grow.


The Philippines

The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing casino hubs in Asia after Macau and Singapore. The high level of growth has some concerned that over-investment in the nation’s thriving gaming sector could become a reality as investors chase lucrative returns in an already crowded market.

In the Summer 2015 issue, it was mentioned that the Philippine government had rightfully recognized that casinos and gaming are central to their drive to boost tourism and the economy. This effort continues with an expanded focus on integrating the casino market with the hospitality sector.

Already noticeable in other markets, casinos in the Philippines have been moving to integrate their businesses with upscale hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, adding to the sense of luxury entertainment for guests with high disposable income.

Despite high growth in recent years, the market is expected to continue growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10% through 2020. The recent growth is due in large part to the VIP customer segment. Casinos continue adding more VIP tables to press the growth of the market upward.

In the Summer 2015 issue, it was estimated that “the Philippines relies on Chinese VIPs for about 30% of its gaming revenues” due to ties to Macau junkets and the businesses that connect the wealthy to casinos. These VIP customers accounted for approximately 50% of the Philippine casino gaming revenue in the last couple of years. In 2018, and for the foreseeable future, the revenue contribution from the VIP segment will continue to grow. The VIP audience generally includes gamblers who seek entertainment value over ROI for their investments.

New casinos are expected to open in the future as junkets continue to set-up operations in the country. Further, the casinos in the Philippines strive to match the casinos in Australia, South Korea and Vietnam in terms of features and affordability.


Singapore

After a couple of years of falling gross gaming revenues (GGR), Singapore’s casinos have been building on a recent trend of steady growth, expected to be around 10% in 2018-2020. The growth is expected to be driven by increases in visitor arrivals.

Following a peak of 15.6 million arrivals in 2013, growth in tourist arrivals had stalled, declining to 15.1 million in 2014 and 15.2 million in 2015. The recent pickup in tourist arrivals seen in 2016 – 2017 was led by arrivals from mainland Chinese.

China also ranked number one for contribution to Singapore’s tourism receipts for three straight years helping make-up for the fall in entry levies paid by Singaporeans and permanent residents (PRs) in the country’s two casinos.

Citizens and PRs are required to pay a $100 daily levy or $2,000 annual levy to enter a casino. In the financial year ending in March 2017, total levies were at their lowest level since the casinos at Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands opened in 2010. The Singapore Totalisator Board reported that it collected $134 million in casino entry levies in its last financial year, down 21% from the $170 million collected in financial year (FY) 2012/2013.

Counsellors who work with gambling addicts said fewer Singaporeans and PRs are going to the casinos as they are put off by the required entry levy. Additionally, there are some who have lost all their money are have barred themselves or have been banned from the casinos. Reports by the National Council on Problem Gambling shows that more than 25,000 Singaporeans or PRs have banned themselves from the casinos, or their families have applied for an exclusion order to ban them from entering. Some have simply attributed the decline in entry levies by Singaporeans as: “The shine of the casinos and the novelty have worn off.”

Despite the drop in revenues from entry levies, growth has returned to the Singaporean casino market with the increase in international arrivals from China, the USA and neighboring countries.


Vietnam

In the Summer 2015 issue, one of the significant concerns to casino executives was the law banning Vietnamese citizens from entering a casino. Studies at that time indicated the country of 95 million people was losing $800 million (18.2 trillion Vietnamese dong) a year with its citizens crossing into Cambodia and Laos to gamble.

A year ago, to the delight of international gaming executives, Vietnam approved gambling in certain casinos for citizens who met minimum income requirements. The government has allowed locals to gamble at two locations as part of a three-year pilot scheme. News that the government is liberalizing its gaming regulations has given a significant boost to Vietnam’s growing casino and hospitality industry.

Vietnam’s large growth in domestic tourism is a key driver for casino developments. Records show that in 2015, there were 57 million domestic travelers, an amazing 48% growth from the previous year. Their national initiative launched in 2014 and themed “Vietnamese travel in Vietnam – Each journey to love the fatherland more” has also been instrumental in contributing to the growth in domestic tourism.

As with the Philippines, Vietnam has been moving to integrate their casinos with upscale hotels, ensuring a sense of luxury entertainment for guests with high disposable income. Unlike Singapore, however, a significant portion of the growth in Vietnamese gaming will come from domestic gamblers.

These three tigers of SE Asian gaming – the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam – will see continued growth for the foreseeable future.

Based in Bali, Bill Healey has been consulting, installing, and supporting solutions in the global golf and leisure industry since 1982. He has been involved with over 1,000 systems installations in 40+ countries from North America to Africa to Asia and Australia. 


13 July 2018

Casinos & Gambling in Mauritius

from Gaming for Africa Magazine
Issue 138
July - August 2018

Gaming for Africa Magazine
July - August 2018
Even for the experienced traveler, Mauritius is an enchanting island -- a melting pot of  people and cultures that provide an exotic mix of colours and tastes.  Along with being a leading island escape for travelers, Mauritius has an active gambling industry with casinos, horse racing, lotteries and more.  In this issue we chat with the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) in Mauritius on the status of their gaming industry.

[G4A]  Give us an idea of the size of the gambling market in Mauritius – i.e. number of casinos, locations and names.

[GRA] We currently have 4 state-owned casinos. The different types of games allowed are mentioned in the “First Schedule” (Part 1) of the GRA Act.  These games include: Blackjack, Chemin de fer, Live Roulette, Mini-chemy, Oasis Stud, and Punto Banco


CASINO (STATE-OWNED)

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Casino de Maurice LteeTeste de Buch Street, Curepipe
2Le Caudan Waterfront Casino LtdCaudan Waterfront, Port Louis
3Le Grand Casino du Domaine LimiteeDomaine Les Pailles, Les Pailles
4Grand Baie Casino LtdRoyal Road, Grand Bay

We have 22 gaming houses (private-owned) across the country. The different types of games they are allowed to offer are listed in the “First Schedule” (Part 2 & 3) of the GRA Act.  

Gaming House “A” games include: 10 ½, Big and small, Big Wheel, Bingo, Crabs, Chinese dominoes (boeuf), Over/Under 7, Poker, Premier Roi, Quatre Quatre, Sap Si Waye, Sic Bo, Tai Sai, and Vanlak.  

Gaming House “B” games include: Mahjong and Rummy

GAMING HOUSE ‘A’ (PRIVATE-OWNED)

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1L'Amicale de Port Louis Ltée6, Chaussée Street, Port Louis
2Caesar Palace Ltd22, Edith Cavell Street, Port Louis
3Pallagames Ltd3, St Ignace Street, Rose Hill
4Centre Gaming House Ltd2nd Floor, Royal Commercial Centre, St Ignace Street, Rose Hill
5Jumbo Co. Ltd299, Royal Road, Rose Hill
6Palladium Games LtdZone 2, Trianon, Quatre Bornes
7S. I. Jaulim Ltd8, Independence Street, Town Centre, Vacoas
8Monte Games LtdChu Miow Lin Building, Ave John Kennedy, Vacoas
9Rose Belle House LtdMarket Road, Rose Belle
10Mahé Jeux LtéeMaida Mount Building, Labourdonnais Street, Mahebourg
11Flacq Jeux LtéeRue La Source, Centre de Flacq
12Goodlands Games LtdHurry Commercial Building, Royal Road, Goodlands
13Katar LtdBahadoor Building, Royal Road, Goodlands
14Burswood Centre Ltd2nd Floor, Rélais de Iles Building, Royal Road, Grand Baie
15Funworld Co. LtdLa Salette Road, Grand Bay, Royal Road, Triolet
16Bolyhouse Ltd1st Floor Tadgir Building
17Vavid Investment LtdThe Regent Complex, 24, St Paul Road, Vacoas
18Strategic Positioning Group Limited2nd Floor, Manhattan Heights, Lees Street, Curepipe
19Silver Coin & Co. LtdRoyal Road, Chemin Grenier
20Vayres Investment LtdPort Mathurin, Rodrigues


GAMING HOUSE “B”

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Atlas Private Club48, Royal Road, Port Louis
2PYA Enterprises LtdRoyal Road, Arsenal

[G4A]  What other  gaming  activities are allowed in Mauritius ?

[GRA]  The “Third Schedule” of the GRA Act defines other gaming activities that are allowed in Mauritius, including the National Lottery, On-Course Horse Racing, Off-Course Horse Racing and more. The following are several lists of operators:

TOTALISATOR OPERATOR

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Automatic Systems LtdChamp de Mars, Port Louis
2Globalsports LtdJummah Mosque Street, Port Louis

BOOKMAKERS ON-COURSE HORSE RACES

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1AMOORDAPIN M.J. Isabelle StephanieChamps de Mars, Port Louis
2CHAN HOW Hee LanChamps de Mars, Port Louis
3CHEUNG SHUIT KWONG Cheong Chao HsiChamps de Mars, Port Louis
4CHUNDUNSING Nuvin SingChamps de Mars, Port Louis
5CHUNG HOW Noel Tze LeungChamps de Mars, Port Louis
6JANKEE Ashley SinghChamps de Mars, Port Louis
7JHURRY KeswarsingChamps de Mars, Port Louis
8JOGEEA DhaneelallChamps de Mars, Port Louis
9JOOMUN IzamChamps de Mars, Port Louis
10KO YUM CHUN RobertChamps de Mars, Port Louis
11LAM KWOH HING Paul M. Shee SeongChamps de Mars, Port Louis
12LEUNG KEI Wan Sui HaiChamps de Mars, Port Louis
13NG FOONG PO Tiam YeungChamps de Mars, Port Louis
14NUSEEB MotalifChamps de Mars, Port Louis
15SALVA Marie Martine ShirleyChamps de Mars, Port Louis
16SEETARAM BheemsenChamps de Mars, Port Louis
17SUROOP DhanrazChamps de Mars, Port Louis
18TACK SHIN Leung Kim Fah (Laval)Champs de Mars, Port Louis
19TACK SHIN Leung Kim Keong (Eric)Champs de Mars, Port Louis
20TANG SIP SHIONG PhilippeChamps de Mars, Port Louis
21TECKSON Jacques Desire LavalChamps de Mars, Port Louis
22WONG FOK LUNG How Chong (Steeve)Champs de Mars, Port Louis
23YIP TAT CHUNG Sit PinChamps de Mars, Port Louis
24GREEDHARRY Bijay CoomarChamps de Mars, Port Louis


BOOKMAKERS OFF-COURSE HORSE RACES

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1ARMOOGUM KhrisnamoortyQuatres Bornes
2DUSOYE Roshun KumarCentral Flacq
3FOO KUNE Foo Sun WayVacoas
4LAN KUNG WA Georges CyrilMahebourg
5LIM HON Jean Pierre MichelRose Hill
6RAMABETCO LTDTriolet
7S RAMMA LTDGoodlands
8STEVEBOOK LTDCurepipe

BOOKMAKER CONDUCTING FIXED ODD BETTING THROUGH REMOTE COMMUNICATION ON LOCAL HORSE (SMS)

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1SMS Pariaz LtdAvenue Victoria, Quatre Bornes
2Bet On Line Ltd24, Avenue Gladstone, Quatre Bornes


SWEEPSTAKES ORGANISER

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Serge Henry Ltd29, rue Chateau D’eau Tranquebar, Port Louis
2Societé Loterie Poupard6, John Kennedy Street, Port Louis
3Merven Frères Ltée2nd Floor, Immaculee Building, 14, Rue Orleans, Port Louis


OPERATOR OF MAURITIUS NATIONAL LOTTERY

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Lottotech LtdGround Floor, HSBC Centre, Ebene Cybercity, Ebene


LOCAL POOL PROMOTER

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1J.S. Henry Co. Ltd6, John Kennedy Street, Port Louis


AGENT OF FOREIGN POOL PROMOTER

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Pool Joseph Merven LtdKen Lee Building, 20 Edith Cavell St, Port Louis
2Peerless Ltd1, Jemmappes Street, Port Louis


HORSE RACING ORGANISER

SNLICENSEESADDRESS
1Mauritius Turf ClubChamp de Mars, Port Louis


[G4A] Considering the regulatory environment, what are the costs for each type of licence, barriers and incentives to entry and applying.

[GRA]  There are different costs involved, depending on the license.  The “Third Schedule” of the GRA Act is where interested parties can review the prices for each licence. Note that for Horse Racing Bookmakers, there are additional costs that are claimed by the Municipality and the horse racing organiser.  For those interested in more details and cost, they should contact the Board of Investment in Mauritius.

[G4A]  Websites and government departments through which to apply and gain more info.

[GRA] Investors need to contact the Board of Investment if they wish to invest or set up businesses in Mauritius. As far as the licensing is concerned, all requests need to be addressed to the Gambling Regulatory Authority.

Contact details:

Gambling Regulatory Authority
Level 12 Newton Tower
Sir William Newton Street
Port-Louis
Republic of Mauritius.
 
Tel: (230) 260 2000
Fax: (230) 213 1205
E-mail: gra.admin@intnet.mu

It is interesting to highlight that despite having a relatively small population, Mauritius has a consequent number of gaming activities. It is believed that Mauritians have an intricate connection to gaming, mostly due to its horse racing history. The “Champs de Mars” is the oldest horse racing track of the Southern Hemisphere, and its creation in 1812 can be considered as the period where locals started to pay an interest to gambling.

An interesting note: since 2015, no new operators’ licence has been issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority. This is a policy decision which was taken by the government in order to curtail gambling in the country.

In addition, the government is setting up a Responsible Gambling Programme which will take effect his year. A series of measures have been designed to create awareness among gamblers and non-gamblers. Furthermore, a national survey will also be initiated in the coming months to identify the profiles of those who gamble, determine why they gamble and define their playing patterns.

[G4A]  Any other info you may find relevant for investors about the market in Mauritius.

[GRAM] Before planning to invest in the local gambling sector, investors should know that the licensing procedures are very strict in Mauritius.

Investors interested in investment requirements, levies and taxes should refer to the “Fifth Schedule” of the GRA Act which can be obtained by the GRA.

Gaming for Africa Magazine would like to thank the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Mauritius for their contribution to this article..