Changbin Wang

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Changbin Wang is Director of the Centre for Tourism and Gaming Studies at the Macau Polytechnic Institute. He has published more than 50 papers, including 20 in key academic journals.

Macau

Shining light on Macau’s proposed gaming law changes

Changbin Wang - November 10, 2021

LATEST NEWS

Australia

Experts push for action on Australia’s gambling crisis amid government renewal

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

Experts are calling for action on Australia’s rampant gambling issues, as a refreshed government now has to tackle long-standing issues.

Australia

Queensland appoints former NSW Casino Control Authority member as Crime and Corruption Commission CEO

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

The Queensland Government has re-appointed Bruce Barbour - a former member of the NSW Casino Control Authority - as Chairperson, and Jen O’Farrell as CEO of the state's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

Pacific Islands

Tinian aims to establish stablecoin linked to the US Dollar

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

The Northern Mariana Islands of Tinian is aiming to set itself up with its own stablecoin. The proposal is aimed at bringing in hundreds of millions in tax revenue per year, while avoiding any type of association with a casino.

Australia

ACMA calls for stricter controls on gambling ads during international sporting events

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

Australia's media watchdog (ACMA) has emphasized the responsibility of broadcasters and streaming services to protect their audience from exposure to offshore gambling advertisements during international live sports events.

Philippines

Suntrust reports stable revenue but rising expenses in 1Q25

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

Suntrust Resort Holdings has seen an improvement in revenue but with increasing operational costs, according to new financial results.

Macau

Macau’s visitor arrivals increase 18.9% to 3.1M in April

Viviana Chan - May 22, 2025

Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 18.9 percent year-on-year to 3,092,791 in April 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service.

United States

Light & Wonder targets 13% EBITDA growth to reach $2B by 2028

Viviana Chan - May 22, 2025

Light & Wonder eyes $2B in EBITDA by 2028 with 13% CAGR, boosted by Grover Gaming, North American market share gains, and digital segment expansion.

Elsewhere

Sega Sammy nears completion of acquisition of GAN Limited

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 21, 2025

Sega Sammy is now nearing the completion of its deal to acquire GAN Limited, with the company set to become a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Hong Kong

Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Capital invests in the real estate group IFCX

Nelson Moura - May 21, 2025

Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s chairman Lawrence Ho Yau-lung has invested in IFCX, an international real estate brokerage holding company based in Asia.

Thailand

Thailand Deputy Minister backs casino development amid concerns of “grey” economy

Nelson Moura - May 21, 2025

Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister has strongly defended the government's plan to create integrated entertainment complexes, addressing fears that this initiative might associate the nation with a "grey" economy.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong completes public hearing on legalizing basketball betting

Viviana Chan - May 21, 2025

Legal basketball betting under review in Hong Kong after hearing ends; nearly half of illegal bettors would switch to legal options.

South Korea

Kangwon Land gains approval to triple betting limits on Blackjack, Hold’em tables

Viviana Chan - May 21, 2025

South Korea’s Kangwon Land gains approval to raise betting caps on Blackjack and Poker, part of a strategy to draw high-stakes local gamblers.

Europe

Premier League betting brands in limbo after TGP Europe exit

Frank Schuengel - May 20, 2025

A major Isle of Man-based white label provider has pulled out of the UK gambling market, leaving a trail of questions for several high-profile betting brands and their Premier League partners.

United States

Light & Wonder completes billion-dollar acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming

AGBrief Editorial - May 20, 2025

Gaming equipment and services group Light & Wonder announced on Monday that it had completed its acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets.

United States

Wynn Resorts abandons bid for casino license in New York

AGBrief Editorial - May 20, 2025

Wynn Resorts, the parent company of Wynn Macau, has announced that it is abandoning its plans for a casino license in the US state of New York.

Philippines

PAGCOR calls for stronger partnerships to address gambling addiction

Nelson Moura - May 20, 2025

PAGCOR urged for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders in the gaming industry to combat the risks associated with problem gambling and addiction.

Macau

Melco on track to accelerate de-leveraging amid stronger EBITDA: CBRE

Viviana Chan - May 20, 2025

Strong EBITDA growth and strategic capital actions put Melco Resorts on track to speed up debt reduction in 2025, CBRE reports.

Macau

Macau GGR reaches $1.58B in 18 days of May: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - May 20, 2025

Macau’s GGR reached $1.58B in 18 days, with May on pace to be 2025’s top month, aided by a robust Golden Week and concert-driven tourism.

Philippines

PH Senator pushes for permanent POGO ban in final senate weeks

Viviana Chan - May 20, 2025

Senator Gatchalian pushes for a permanent POGO ban before Congress ends, citing crime links and the need to codify the executive order into law.

Philippines

PAGCOR warns of fake gaming certifications allegedly linked to Lucky 7 Bingo Corp.

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 19, 2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has warned of fake gaming certifications allegedly linked to a company that legitimately operates as a licensed e-Games venue.