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Kelsey Wilhelm is a print and broadcast journalist and editor. Based in Asia for over 20 years, he saw the birth of Macau's rampantly successful gaming industry, propelling him into the world of casinos. Now focusing on all markets throughout Asia, he embraces new technologies and trends, from sports betting to online gaming – always seeking the new frontier.

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Macau

Macau casino suspicious transaction reports rise 8.7% in 1H26

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Macau casino operators filed 2,018 suspicious transaction reports in 1H26, up 8.7%, keeping gaming as the main source of STRs.
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Macau

City of Dreams Macau launches House of Dancing Water backstage tour

Viviana Chan -
City of Dreams Macau will launch paid House of Dancing Water backstage tours from July 15th, expanding the show into a broader visitor experience.
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Philippines

Suntrust eyes PAGCOR’s Gaming System Administrator accreditation in plan to restore positive equity

Viviana Chan -
Suntrust has flagged a potential PAGCOR Gaming System Administrator accreditation as part of its plan to restore positive stockholders' equity.
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Macau

Macau tops China outbound tourist satisfaction ranking for second straight year

Viviana Chan -
Macau retains its No. 1 spot in China's outbound tourist satisfaction ranking, ahead of New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.
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News

Chinese embassy links several Philippines kidnapping cases to online gambling disputes

Frank Schuengel -
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines says seven kidnapping cases involving Chinese nationals were reported during the first half of 2026, with several incidents linked to online gambling, telecom fraud and financial disputes.
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Philippines

Ex-PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro to lead Asia growth

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Former PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro as Regional Director for Asia, leading the supplier's commercial growth from a base in Manila.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids

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Hong Kong police arrested 116 people in raids on 4 illegal gambling dens amid a broader crackdown on World Cup betting and online prediction markets.
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India

Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th

Viviana Chan -
Goa court keeps Delta Pleasure’s new Mandovi casino vessel out of Panaji Port as certification dispute runs until August 18th hearing.
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Elsewhere

AGEM Index rises 8.2% MoM in June, led by Aristocrat’s surge

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Aristocrat’s sharp share price increase drove the AGEM Index 8.2 percent higher in June, though it stayed below last year’s level.
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Australia

Star Entertainment settles junket tax disputes with Australia’s tax office

Viviana Chan -
Star Entertainment settles GST and withholding tax disputes with Australia's tax office over payments made to junket tour operators.
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Indonesia

Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals linked to online gambling, investment fraud

Frank Schuengel -
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of involvement in an online gambling syndicate and investment fraud operation in Batam, with all of those removed also being placed on the country's lifetime immigration blacklist.
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Macau

Macau police detain 2 mainland men in suspected proxy betting cases

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Macau police arrested 2 mainland men suspected of livestreaming casino bets through modified clothing for offshore clients.
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Malaysia

Genting Malaysia drops Empire Resorts restructuring after $300M note redemption

Viviana Chan -
Genting Malaysia has dropped Empire Resorts’ restructuring plan after the US unit fully redeemed $300 million in senior notes.
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New Zealand

Australian pension fund sells 15M SkyCity shares, cuts stake below 7%

Viviana Chan -
AustralianSuper has reduced its substantial holding in SkyCity Entertainment Group to 6.95 percent after selling more than 15 million shares in the New Zealand...
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Australia

Australia’s Federal Court imposes $16.8M in penalties over illegal online poker services

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Australia's Federal Court orders $16.8 million in penalties against providers and promoters of illegal online poker services.
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Taiwan

Former Tak Chun director arrested in Taiwan over $313M World Cup betting ring

Viviana Chan -
Former Tak Chun director Sou Ieng Peng was among 8 suspects arrested in Taiwan over an alleged World Cup betting ring worth $313 million.
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Philippines

Juroszek-linked investors urge DigiPlus to prioritize buyback over land-based investments

Viviana Chan -
Juroszek-linked investor urges DigiPlus to launch a major buyback, arguing its $325 million cash pile is better used than new land-based spend
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Australia

NSW ruling party commits to higher pokies taxes and 10-year cut to machine numbers

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NSW Labor commits to a pokies license moratorium, higher club taxes and a 10-year reduction in machine numbers across the state.
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South Korea

South Korea extradites alleged operators of $3.9 billion illegal gambling networks from UAE

Frank Schuengel -
South Korean authorities have extradited two alleged operators of separate illegal online gambling networks from the United Arab Emirates, marking the culmination of a years-long international manhunt coordinated by multiple government agencies.
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Australia

Sportsbet completes remediation under enforceable undertaking: AUSTRAC

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AUSTRAC has closed its enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet after the bookmaker completed required AML/CTF remediation.
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