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Joe Pisano

Joe Pisano
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http://www.jadegaming.com.ph/
Joe Pisano is the founder and CEO of Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies, which was founded in the Philippines in 2009 and is now a Pan Asian supplier of Gaming Technology, Joe was the former director for business development Asia­Pacific of IGT (NYSE: IGT) and executive director and senior vice president of Entertainment Gaming Asia (formerly known as Elixir Gaming Technology) and former international projects manager for Automatic Totalisators Ltd.
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Philippines

PH authorities will not impose a ban on online games, but are taking down illegal websites

Kelsey Wilhelm -
The Philippine Presidential Palace says that the nation’s gaming regulator and its information and comms bureau are working hard to take down all illegal gaming websites.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong gov’t in support of increasing simulcast horse races

Kelsey Wilhelm -
A proposal has been tabled with Hong Kong’s Legislative Council to increase the number of simulcast horse races to increase revenue and stomp out illegal betting.
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Hong Kong

HKJC expects legal basketball betting revenue could reach $3.57B, bill to be debated on July 2nd

Kelsey Wilhelm -
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is anticipating that it will take “a few years to successfully divert a portion of the basketball betting demand to the regulated market”, but betting revenue could reach $3.57 billion annually.
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Philippines

AGI earmarks $85M for Newport World Resorts expansion, including hotel

Nelson Moura -
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) will provide around $85 million for the expansion of the Newport World Resorts complex in Pasay City, including a new hotel with VIP gaming suites.
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Thailand

Thailand’s political crisis threatens casino legislation push

Nelson Moura -
A political firestorm engulfing Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government is now threatening to derail one of her administration’s most ambitious economic initiatives: the passage of a bill to legalize entertainment complexes with casinos.
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Cambodia

Cambodia PM: neighbors casting blame also engage in online gambling

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Cambodia’s Prime Minister says that the nation is being blamed for having online gambling shelters, but that the accusing countries are merely trying to divert attention.
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Pacific Islands

Imperial Pacific bid winner trying to transfer land lease of casino property

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The successful bidder for Imperial Pacific International’s casino assets is aiming to take over the public land lease contract for the property the casino sits on, even as Saipan authorities aim to abolish the Commonwealth Casino Commission.
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Elsewhere

Anjouan launches recognition certificate program for B2B providers

Frank Schuengel -
Anjouan has announced the launch of a new Recognition Certificate Program for B2B gaming service providers.
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Macau

Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace to host awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace are set to host the 10th edition of the annual awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Bars in July.
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Japan

Japan passes bill banning online gaming advertisements

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Japan’s parliament has enacted a new bill revision aimed at curbing gambling addiction by banning online casino advertisements.
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Philippines

PAGCOR launches subsite to combat illegal online gaming

Nelson Moura -
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has launched its new “PAGCOR Guarantee” website, aimed at combating illegal online gaming and enhancing player protection.
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Australia

New South Wales premier accused of misrepresenting cashless gaming trial: Report

Nelson Moura -
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has faced criticism for allegedly "misrepresenting" an independent panel's advice regarding poker machine reform.
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Thailand

Thai employees of casinos in Poipet prohibited from crossing into Cambodia

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Thai nationals employed at casinos, gambling establishments and entertainment operations in Poipet, Cambodia, have been prohibited from crossing the border out of Thailand since Tuesday.
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Philippines

Asian gaming operators move up rankings of Fortune Southeast Asia 500

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Gaming companies in Southeast Asia have moved up in the rankings of the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, with a particularly strong showing from the Philippines.
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United States

IGT changing its name to Brightstar Lottery as sale of its Gaming and Digital business nears completion

Kelsey Wilhelm -
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its global lottery business has begun doing business as Brightstar Lottery.
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Australia

ACMA orders block of 7 more illegal online gambling sites

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia’s communications authority (ACMA) has requested that internet service providers block seven other illegal online gambling sites.
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Australia

PointsBet shareholders to vote on MIXI takeover after court clearance

Nelson Moura -
The proposed acquisition of PointsBet Holdings by Japan's MIXI has taken a key step forward, with the Federal Court of Australia approving the distribution of a supplementary scheme booklet ahead of a crucial shareholder vote later this month.
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South East Asia

Why Asia chooses GR8 Tech (and why it’s just the beginning)

Denys Parkhomenko -
At GR8 Tech, we took a different approach. We came to Asia to solve real operator pain points with globally informed and locally optimized technology. The result is a platform that’s adaptable and intentionally built for scale and complexity—one that delivers measurable impact fast.
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Elsewhere

The Innovation Group appoints Brian Wyman as President and CEO

Nelson Moura -
The Innovation Group (TIG) has announced the appointment of Brian Wyman as its new President and CEO, effective July 1st.
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Australia

Tabcorp fined over US$2.6M for breaching spam laws in VIP customer campaign

Frank Schuengel -
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (TAB) has been hit with a AU$4 million ($2.61 million) penalty after Australia’s communications watchdog found the company in breach of spam regulations due to unauthorized and non-compliant marketing messages sent to VIP customers.
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