Australian gaming company Tabcorp has partnered with Mindway AI, saying it is going to use AI technology to upgrade its responsible gambling capabilities.

Alpha Odds, Sportradar’s AI-driven personalised odds technology, boosted profits for sportsbook operators by an average of 15 percent during the UEFA European Championship Qualifying Matches.

Lottery is the target. The Chinese government is closely monitoring the lottery market, banning highly addictive lotteries due to their significant social and sales impact. According to a recent paper, Chinese authorities have implemented new restrictions, with stricter regulations introduced since 2019 targeting various lottery types, as part of efforts to control the market’s negative social effects.

The gaming market in Cambodia is undergoing significant changes, with aims to improve the operating environment, transparency and market conditions, but Thailand is becoming increasingly worrisome, notes expert Daniel Li.

The lion continues to roar. MGM China posted record-breaking results again for the first quarter, showing how the group is clawing out even more market share and truly leveraging its Cotai Strip property for maximum gain, particularly from the mass segment.

All is sunny down under, well at least for a certain operator. Crown Resorts appears to have come out on top amongst the sharp crackdown on land-based casinos in the nation. Its success in its remediation efforts now place it at an advantage to the competition, who continue to struggle with authorities, notes an expert.

The pie might be big enough for everyone. Despite potential shifts in consumer behavior, experts suggest that Macau's gaming revenue might not be significantly affected due to the preferences of Hong Kong visitors, who are typically singles or couples.

Recruitment in the iGaming sphere has never been more important than now, as companies both try and move into the Asian gaming sphere and try and tap the Brazilian and LatAm market. Ellen Fröjd, CEO of SmartRecruitment.com, points out what is most in focus and why mid- and high-level executives are in demand and how AI is being implemented – but can never replace human nuance.

Group tour operators are bound to be rejoicing over the recent news that Macau and Hengqin are set to establish a multi-entry visa policy between the territories. According to insiders, the scheme could cause a loss to Macau hotel operations, with cheaper options right across the border.

Brokerage Morgan Stanley is revising down its estimates for Sands China, now predicting that the company will garner EBITDA of some $2.4 billion for 2024, down 8 percent compared to previous estimates.