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Jaydeep Chakravartty is an iGaming Consultant and has worked with some of the leading gaming businesses worldwide. Jaydeep worked with Markor Technology (earlier Nektan PLC) as Vice President of Commercials and expanded Markor’s reach in established and emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Before Markor, Jaydeep worked with Ingenuity Gaming since their foray into eGaming.

Deep Dive

Indian government proposes online gaming regulatory body

Jaydeep Chakravartty - September 20, 2022

Deep Dive

Indian government losing millions in tax revenue due to non-licensed offshore lotteries

Jaydeep Chakravartty - September 8, 2022

Intelligence

India online market holds breath pending potentially “catastrophic” GST ruling

Jaydeep Chakravartty - July 4, 2022

Intelligence

India advertising guidelines welcome for gaming industry development

Jaydeep Chakravartty - June 20, 2022

LATEST NEWS

Macau

Investor sentiment remains ‘apathetic’ amid flattish Macau GGR outlook: JP Morgan

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2025

Investor sentiment toward Macau's gaming sector remains subdued, with JP Morgan noting that stable but unremarkable GGR may not be enough to improve the market outlook in the near term.

Australia

Mike Volkert stepping down as Crown Melbourne CEO, replaced by MGM executive Ed Domingo

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 18, 2025

Crown Resorts has announced that Mike Volkert will be stepping down as the CEO of Crown Melbourne, to be succeeded by MGM executive Ed Domingo.

News

ASEAN Gaming Summit Masterclass shines light on evolving industry landscape

AGBrief Editorial - March 17, 2025

An engaging workshop exploring the evolving online gambling landscape in Asia and beyond capped off day one of the 2025 ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila.

News

Absence of Chinese VIP visitors shifting focus to mass and premium mass: Consultant

Nelson Moura - March 17, 2025

With projections for 2025 showing little improvement, operators are shifting their focus from the VIP segment, heavily impacted by the absence of Chinese visitors, to the mass and premium mass segments, gaming consultant Sudhir Kalé says.

Vietnam

Australia’s Donaco considering full buyout offer by Hong Kong-based fund

Viviana Chan - March 17, 2025

Australia-listed Donaco International Limited announced it has entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed (SID) with On Nut Road Limited (ONR) for a full buyout of all outstanding shares in Donaco.

News

ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 unveils power-packed agenda featuring industry leaders

AGBrief Editorial - March 17, 2025

The highly anticipated ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025 is back, bringing together top industry experts, thought leaders, and key stakeholders for an extensive exploration of the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the gaming sector.

News

PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco to receive honorary Award at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

Nelson Moura - March 17, 2025

Asia Gaming Brief is proud to announce that Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), will receive a special honorary award at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025.

Philippines

New POGO raid in Pasay City nets 49 foreigners

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 16, 2025

Raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) continue, with a recent enforcement action netting 49 foreign nationals at a commercial building in Pasay City.

Philippines

PAGCOR pledges $5.2M in financial grants to Philippine National Police Academy

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 16, 2025

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has pledged some PHP300 million ($5.23) in financial grants to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to improve facilities and provide advanced training resources to cadets.

Macau

Macau’s Chief Executive warns of potential revenue shortfall amid slow gaming start in 2025

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2025

Macau's Chief Executive has warned that the city's fiscal revenue for 2025 may fall short of earlier expectations due to a sluggish start for the gaming industry.

Macau

Macau lawmaker calls for increased non-gaming investment amidst uneven recovery

Viviana Chan - March 16, 2025

Macau lawmaker Ngan Iek Hang is urging gaming operators to increase their investment in non-gaming projects, due to an uneven economic recovery.

News

Melco International announces possible $128.6M asset impairment due to Studio City

Nelson Moura - March 16, 2025

Melco International Development Limited has revealed that it anticipates recording an asset impairment of approximately $107.8 million to $128.6 million, primarily related to its Studio City IR in Macau.

Australia

Queensland February gaming tally up 4.7 percent yearly, but monthly results drop

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 14, 2025

February gaming results for pubs and clubs in Queensland came in up by 4.7 percent yearly, but fell by 8.2 percent monthly, according to data from Wohlsen Consulting.

Thailand

Thailand selects four cities for casino developments

Viviana Chan - March 14, 2025

The special committee overseeing Thailand's entertainment complex project has announced Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first four locations for development.

Macau

Success Universe expects FY24 consolidated profit to drop 40-50%

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 13, 2025

Success Universe, investor in Macau’s Ponte 16, has announced that it is expecting a decrease in consolidated profit for FY24 of between 40 percent and 50 percent.

Philippines

Philippines steps up efforts to avoid re-entry to FATF grey list

Viviana Chan - March 13, 2025

Philippine authorities are working hard to stay off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after the country celebrated its redesignation last month.

Japan

Japan National Police estimate 3.37M Japanese gambled online

Nelson Moura - March 13, 2025

An estimated 3.37 million people in Japan have engaged in gambling at online casinos, with a staggering $8.4 billion wagered annually, according to a recent study.

Macau

Macau targets long-haul markets with relaunched discounted travel scheme

Viviana Chan - March 13, 2025

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to relaunch a discounted bus and ferry fares scheme for foreign travelers arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and heading to Macau.

Elsewhere

Rising debt levels among gaming suppliers signal mixed financial stability: CBRE

Nelson Moura - March 13, 2025

A recent report by CBRE Institutional Research highlights the increasing debt levels among gaming suppliers, revealing a mixed picture of financial stability across the sector.

United States