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Daniel Cheng is a former Genting and Hard Rock executive and the author of Japan Casino Uprising and How I Built an Integrated Resort, which has also been translated into Thai as เส้นทางการสร้างสถานบันเทิงครบวงจร and published by Asia Gaming Brief, with distribution by Kled Thai Co.

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Macau

Gaming and tourism recovery to lift Macau’s 1H26 GDP by 5%: think tank 

Viviana Chan -
Macau GDP is seen rising 5% in 1H26 as gaming revenue and visitor growth support a moderate expansion in the local economy.
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Philippines

Solaire North supervisor arrested over alleged ‘ghost points’ scheme

Viviana Chan -
A casino pit supervisor at Solaire Resort North was arrested over alleged manipulation of VIP gaming point accounts and rewards.
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Philippines

Bloomberry relaunches online gaming as FUNaloMAX after MegaFUNalo shutdown

Viviana Chan -
Bloomberry officially launches FUNaloMAX, its in-house online platform, after shutting down MegaFUNalo over technical problems in May.
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Hong Kong

Cross-border racing tourism circuit tops HKJC’s Five-Year Plan wishlist

Viviana Chan -
The Jockey Club's Five-Year Plan submission seeks a 'Two Cities, Three Racecourses' tourism circuit spanning Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
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Philippines

Genting Hong Kong exits Philippine gaming with completion of Newport stake sale: AGI filing

Viviana Chan -
Alliance Global completes buyout of Genting Hong Kong's 40% stake in Newport World Resorts operator, ending the 2009 joint venture.
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South Korea

South Korea extradites alleged operator behind $7.5B illegal gambling network

Frank Schuengel -
South Korean authorities have extradited and charged a man in his 30s accused of operating an illegal online gambling network with total wagering volume of KRW10.3 trillion ($7.5 billion), marking his first return to the country in more than a decade.
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Macau

Macau expands casino-backed community shuttle to 14 routes, extends run to 2027

Viviana Chan -
Macau expands its casino-backed community shuttle on Friday, adding four landmark-to-neighborhood routes and extending the scheme to January 2027.
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China

China’s 2Q26 GDP growth slows to 4.3% as investment contracts

Viviana Chan -
China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, as weaker investment offset gains in income, industry and retail activity.
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Philippines

China, Philippines repatriate suspect linked to gambling and fraud

Viviana Chan -
China and the Philippines repatriated a Chinese fugitive accused of organizing cross-border online gambling and telecom fraud.
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UAE

Playtech subsidiary joins UAE regulator’s licensed vendor register

Viviana Chan -
Playtech-linked VSTechnology is now licensed as a gaming-related vendor in the UAE, according to the GCGRA’s public register.
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Thailand

Thai cyber police arrest 12 in World Cup betting crackdown, allege almost $30M monthly turnover

Frank Schuengel -
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.
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Hong Kong

HKEX adds new resumption hurdles for Century Entertainment

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

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

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

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

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

DigiPlus joins Brazil’s responsible gaming institute IBJR

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

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

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

Curacao issues wind-down rules for gaming license holders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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