Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested 12 people over an alleged online gambling and money laundering network, seizing and freezing assets worth more than THB13 million ($388,000) in coordinated raids across Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Tak provinces.

Hong Kong

HKEX adds new resumption hurdles for Century Entertainment

AGBrief Editorial - July 14, 2026

Century Entertainment faces added HKEX hurdles, including overdue results and an independent internal controls review process.

Macau

Macau gaming stocks not yet attractive after 25% sell-off: JP Morgan

Viviana Chan - July 14, 2026

JP Morgan says Macau gaming stocks remain unattractive after a 25 percent sell-off, as weak revenue and earnings risks persist.

Macau

Macau proxy betting deal sours as agent keeps, then loses, client’s $64K

Viviana Chan - July 14, 2026

A proxy bettor allegedly refused to return $63,800 to his client, then lost it all at Macau casinos before his arrest.

Philippines

DigiPlus joins Brazil’s responsible gaming institute IBJR

Viviana Chan - July 14, 2026

DigiPlus signs up to Brazil's responsible gaming institute as it continues investing in the market under its BingoPlus brand.

Australia

Light & Wonder holds FY26 AEBITDA growth outlook ahead of 2Q26 results

AGBrief Editorial - July 14, 2026

Light & Wonder reaffirmed mid-to-high single-digit AEBITDA growth for 2026, after a $134 million 2Q26 buyback that is now paused.

Elsewhere

Curacao issues wind-down rules for gaming license holders

Frank Schuengel - July 14, 2026

Curacao sets wind-down rules for license holders, requiring orderly closures, player protection and settlement of all outstanding liabilities.

Elsewhere

Timor-Leste crackdown snares 90 more in Dili and Liquiçá raids

Frank Schuengel - July 14, 2026

Timor-Leste detained 90 foreign nationals in Dili and Liquiçá as its crackdown on suspected online scam and illegal gambling networks widens.

Macau

Macau GGR to recover from August as World Cup drag fades: Jefferies

Viviana Chan - July 13, 2026

Macau's 2Q26 GGR came in flat at $8.2 billion as the World Cup diverted spending, but Jefferies expects a recovery from August.

South Korea

Chinese tourism recovery lifts Korea’s foreigner-only casinos: brokerage

Viviana Chan - July 13, 2026

Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector is regaining momentum as Chinese arrivals rebound and visa-free group tours support inbound demand.

Macau

Macau July GGR to drop 5%, recovery expected after World Cup: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - July 13, 2026

Macau’s July GGR is forecast to fall 5 percent to $2.60 billion, though Citigroup expects recovery as the World Cup winds down.

Philippines

Velvix secures strategic EGM deployment with LaVie Resort in Manila

AGBrief Editorial - July 13, 2026

Velvix Corporation, a developer of both EGM cabinets and software for the APAC and North American markets, has shared the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with LaVie Resort and Casino Manila, marking an important step in the company’s continued expansion into the Philippines gaming market.

Macau

CLSA trims Macau 2026 GGR growth to 2.3% after weak June, softer July outlook

Viviana Chan - July 13, 2026

CLSA trims its 2026 Macau GGR forecast to $31.3B, or 2.3 percent growth, after a weak June and an expected 12 percent July decline.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 65 in crackdown on illegal gambling dens and nightclubs

Frank Schuengel - July 13, 2026

Hong Kong police have arrested 65 people following a large-scale operation targeting a criminal syndicate suspected of operating illegal gambling dens and unlicensed nightclubs, while also uncovering an alleged money laundering operation involving more than HK$13 million ($1.7 million).

Macau