Spintec has signed an accord to cooperate with Vietnam-based Platinum Entertainment Ltd across four key Asian markets, providing help to supply, install and provide venue support for their Electronic Table Games (ETGs).

The Vietnamese gaming market is approaching saturation, says Tim Nguyen, a 20-year veteran of the casino industry in the Southeast Asian powerhouse.

In today's AGB podcast, we speak to Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) who shares his views on foreigner-only casino policies and the risks they carry in relation to problem gambling.

It's a series of ups and downs for embattled The Star. The newest extension on its Sydney casino special manager's tenure could bode well for its remediation efforts, but a top former regulator says there's zero chance it will get its license back at this point. And a total license cancellation is still possible, with potential investors circling, weighing the gains and risks - a beneficial price point but with knock-on obligations. Meanwhile, in Macau, MGM is firmly pursuing its Thailand exploration, with the group's CEO taking a visit to see how to leverage the investment through MGM China.

Melco Resorts and Entertainment has unveiled plans for the official opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus on July 10th. Prior to this, the Integrated Resort (IR) will have its soft opening for invited guests on June 12th, with the development promising to be a unique addition to the region.

Cambodia’s NagaCorp recently announced a management shakeup, involving the creation of three new CEO positions, each of which has been awarded to a son of founder and senior CEO Dr. Chen Lip Keong.

Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos is set to become the Philippines new president, more than 30 years after his dictator father was ousted in a popular uprising.

Genting Malaysia has been in the news this week having finally opened its long-delayed Skyworld’s theme park.

A new Casino Consultants Consortium, or C3 Gaming, has been launched whose roster is said to include consultants from “Asia, Europe, Oceania and North America”.