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Dan Gardner

Dan Gardner
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Dan has worked extensively in Asia with some of the leading brands in the iGaming industry and has a passion for digital sports and gambling content.

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Light & Wonder launches new $1B revolving credit facility

Gaming equipment and services group Light & Wonder has announced a new revolving credit commitment amounting to $1 billion.

Chui Hou Ian steps down as DICJ deputy director, director position still vacant

Chui Hou Ian is no longer serving as the deputy director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), while the role of DICJ director remains unfilled following the departure of Adriano Marques Ho in December last year.

Queensland pubs and clubs revenue drops 9.6% Y-o-Y in January

The state-wide results for clubs and pubs in Queensland have been released, revealing that total gross revenue for January 2025 reached AU$303.1 million ($190.2 million), an increase of 9.6 percent compared to the same month last year.

Call for legalized sports betting grows in Hong Kong amid fiscal deficit

Calls are rising for the introduction of further sports betting options in Hong Kong, as stakeholders aim to increase offerings and gov't revenue.

Entain CEO Gavin Isaacs suddenly steps down

Global sports betting and gaming group Entain plc has announced a significant leadership transition, with Chief Executive Officer Gavin Isaacs stepping down effective immediately...

Imperial Pacific seeks court approval for asset auction stalking horse bidder

Imperial Pacific International (IPI) and its committee of unsecured creditors have requested a federal court to approve Loi Lam Sit as the stalking horse bidder for the sale of the casino developer's assets.

Marina Bay Sands expansion completion delayed to 2031

Las Vegas Sands has announced a significant delay in the much-anticipated expansion of Marina Bay Sands, with the completion now projected for January 2031.

LET Group faces additional resumption guidance amid trading suspension

Hong Kong-listed LET Group has received further resumption guidance as it remains under trading suspension.

Former Thai PM criticizes casino and online gambling legalization plans

Thailand's Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed strong opposition to the government’s plan to legalize casinos and online gambling.

Hong Kong Jockey Club appoints new legal and compliance director: James Bidlake

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director for Legal and Compliance – James Bidlake – effective from February 24th.

The Star rejects Hong Kong partners’ initial bids for Brisbane stake

The Star has rejected initial offers from its Hong Kong-listed partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE) and Far East Consortium International Limited (FEC), to acquire its 50 percent stake in The Star Brisbane integrated resort. 

Hoiana Resort & Golf welcomes Alan Teo as new CEO

Hoiana Resort & Golf has officially welcomed its new CEO Alan Teo into the role, effective from February 3rd, but only recently shared via social media.

Macau non-gaming visitor per-capita spending falls 14.6% in 2024

The per-capita non-gaming spending of visitors in Macau dropped by 14.6 percent year-on-year in 2024, amounting to MOP2,157 ($269), according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

Thai opposition targets casino bill in no-confidence debate

The Thai opposition is set to file a no-confidence motion against the government on February 27th, with the Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) vowing to target the administration's controversial entertainment complex policy, which it claims is a disguised effort to legalize casinos.

Chinese police intensify crackdown on cross-border gambling

Last year Chinese authorities investigated approximately 73,000 cases related to cross-border gambling, leading to the dismantling of over 4,500 online gambling platforms, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

Fake document scheme could reveal Gov’t employee involvement in hiding POGOs – Senator

Philippines' Senator Sherwin Gatchalian raised alarms about potential infiltration of criminal syndicates within key government agencies.

Sega Sammy reorganizing Gaming Business, transferring Paradise City shares to subsidiary

Sega Sammy Holdings is reorganizing its Gaming Business, transferring its common shares in South Korean joint venture Paradise SegaSammy to its gaming manufacturing subsidiary Sega Sammy Creation.

AGEM Index grew by 4.2% m-o-m in January, up nearly 40% yearly

The AGEM Index saw a healthy rebound in January, rising by 4.2 percent from the prior month. Particularly, however, the Index saw healthy growth of 39.5 percent compared to January 2024.

Seaport maintains FY25 Macau GGR estimate, could see uptick on improved Chinese economy

Despite the slow Chinese New Year period, Seaport Research Partners maintains its prediction for Macau 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth at ‘nearly 7 percent […] with upside surprise possible on a turnaround in the Chinese economy and consumer sentiment’.

Macau’s GGR unlikely to return to pre-COVID levels: Ponte 16 boss

Hoffman Ma Ho Man, deputy chairman of Success Universe Group, which operates the Ponte 16 casino in Macau, has stated that it is “unrealistic” to expect the region’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) to return to pre-pandemic levels.

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