Fred Gushin

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Fredric Gushin is Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group, an international gaming consultancy. Spectrum is US-based and provides a wide range of services to a variety of governmental and private sector clients. Gushin has managed Spectrum’s engagements throughout Asia and Australia.

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Japan

Fred Gushin: Japan IR process needs to take decisive step forward

Fred Gushin - December 18, 2020

LATEST NEWS

Philippines

Philippines considers 10% tax hike on online gambling operators

Viviana Chan - July 17, 2025

Online gambling firms in the Philippines face steeper taxes, as the government eyes a possible 10% hike atop the existing 38% levy on GGR.

Australia

Chow Tai Fook and Far East Consortium in talks with Crown over potential Queen’s Wharf casino takeover: Report

Kelsey Wilhelm - July 17, 2025

The Hong Kong-listed joint venture partners in The Star’s Queen’s Wharf Brisbane are reportedly in talks with rival Crown Resorts over a possible takeover of the company’s stake.

Philippines

DigiPlus shares drop amid growing calls for online gambling ban in the Philippines

Nelson Moura - July 17, 2025

DigiPlus Interactive Corp., operator of popular platforms like BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, suffered a sharp drop in its share price on Wednesday, amid growing political pressure to ban online gambling in the Philippines.

Australia

MIXI Australia officially launches second takeover bid to acquire PointsBet

Nelson Moura - July 17, 2025

PointsBet has officially received a new off-market takeover bid from MIXI Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Japan’s MIXI, Inc., outlining a recommended all-cash offer to acquire 100 percent of the Australian bookmaker.

News

The 13 Hotel new owner divests Singapore properties for $40M amid Macau focus: Report

Viviana Chan - July 17, 2025

Loi Keong Kuong sells $39M worth of Singapore shophouses after The 13 Hotel deal, aiming to reposition the Macau property as upscale.

Japan

Tourist arrivals to Japan reach all-time high of 21M in 1H25

Viviana Chan - July 17, 2025

Japan welcomed a record 21.5 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2025, according to government data.

Philippines

DigiPlus requests a measured approach to the Philippines’ online gaming sector

AGBrief Editorial - July 17, 2025

The Philippines’ largest online gaming operator, DigiPlus Interactive Corp, is urging for ‘balanced regulation’ rather than an outright ban on the sector, noting how a strict ban would drive players beyond the regulated market.

Macau

Macau casino industry gears up for strong summer after promising first half: Jefferies

Nelson Moura - July 17, 2025

Macau’s gaming industry is on course to generate gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $30 billion in 2025, analysts from brokerage Jefferies predict.

Macau

Macau VIP play up strongly in 2Q25, topping $2B

AGBrief Editorial - July 17, 2025

VIP play in Macau during the second quarter saw a stark yearly increase of over 22.6 percent, even as the gaming mecca continues its focus on mass and non-gaming.

India

Goa police block over 670 fake websites, including gambling operations

Nelson Moura - July 17, 2025

Police in Goa have blocked 672 fraudulent websites and 936 mobile numbers linked to scammers over the past 10 months.

Philippines

Philippines lawmaker pushes Marcos to tackle online gambling in upcoming SONA

Viviana Chan - July 17, 2025

The Philippine President is expected to clarify his stance on online gambling in his State of the Nation Address, as lawmakers push for prohibition.

China

Mainland travel permits to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan reach 47.46M in 1H25

Viviana Chan - July 17, 2025

Mainland China issued 47.46M travel permits to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan in 1H25, amid policy efforts to boost cross-border mobility.

Macau

Suspicious transaction reports by Macau gaming operators fall 14.9% in 1H25

Viviana Chan - July 16, 2025

Suspicious reports from Macau casinos fell 14.9% in 1H25, driving 12.6% overall drop in filings.

Macau

MGM China: ‘all payments fully settled’ regarding actor Jacky Heung

AGBrief Editorial - July 16, 2025

Following reports that a famous Hong Kong actor had been sued by MGM China over alleged gambling debts, the company has clarified that ‘all payments have been fully settled’.

Vietnam

Vietnam ponders extension of locals gambling pilot program in Phu Quoc

AGBrief Editorial - July 16, 2025

Vietnam is pondering the extension of a pilot program to allow locals to gamble in Phu Quoc, with the Ministry of Finance tasked with studying policies that would allow its continuation.

Singapore

Las Vegas Sands breaks ground on $8B expansion of Marina Bay Sands

AGBrief Editorial - July 16, 2025

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has again marked a momentous occasion, breaking ground in its new $8 billion ‘ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination in Singapore’.

New Zealand