Michael Penn

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Michael Penn is a journalist and scholar based in Tokyo, Japan. As a journalist, he both writes print news articles and produces news videos. On the video side, he has several years of experience doing it all by himself: reporting the stories, shooting the video, and editing the packages. As a scholar, the bulk of his past publications have been about Japan's modern relations with the Islamic world.

Intelligence

Niki Chyau Fwu fills out its Nagasaki consortium proposal

Michael Penn - July 20, 2021

Japan

MGM-Orix consortium proposes US$9.1 billion IR for Osaka

Michael Penn - July 19, 2021

Intelligence

Hayashi announces candidacy as Yokohama’s pro-IR hope

Michael Penn - July 16, 2021

Japan

Osaka IR looks lonely after local firms eschew contracts

Michael Penn - July 15, 2021

Intelligence

Japan IR Implementation Act effectuation next week

Michael Penn - July 15, 2021

Intelligence

CNMI senators push to end casino license exclusivity

Michael Penn - July 14, 2021

Intelligence

Singapore may update laws to allow in-person social gambling

Michael Penn - July 13, 2021

Intelligence

Casino proposed for Van Phong Economic Zone

Michael Penn - July 12, 2021

Intelligence

Niki Chyau Fwu adds partners to Nagasaki consortium

Michael Penn - July 9, 2021

Intelligence

Yokohama anti-casino movement fumbles the ball

Michael Penn - July 8, 2021

LATEST NEWS

Philippines

Asia Gaming Awards returns, celebrating industry leaders for 2025!

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 19, 2025

The Asia Gaming Awards returned in opalescent form on Wednesday, March 19th at Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, bringing together hundreds of the top movers and shakers of the industry to celebrate their contributions to the gaming sphere.

Macau

Macau’s gaming revenue outlook dims as early 2025 results disappoint

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2025

More analysts are weighing in, noting that Macau's gross gaming revenue is unlikely to meet the government's target for 2025.

Philippines

BingoPlus leads with integrity, says President Jasper Vicencio

Frank Schuengel - March 18, 2025

BingoPlus President Jasper Vicencio says responsible gaming and recognizing a company's social duty create a safe and reliable environment for growth.

News

Catering to local preferences key to attracting Gen Z punters: Casino Plus CEO

Nelson Moura - March 18, 2025

Attracting the Gen Z demographic implies catering to local preferences, says Evan Spytma, CEO of Casino Plus.

Elsewhere

Grey market risks rise as a regulated future beckons: expert

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2025

The online gambling industry is at a crossroads, with grey market operations growing riskier and regulated markets emerging as the sustainable path forward, according to an eGaming Licensing Specialist.

Elsewhere

AI and micro-market innovation transforming the sports betting industry

Viviana Chan - March 18, 2025

nVenue President and COO Quinton Singleton highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and micro-markets are reshaping the sports betting landscape, offering improved accuracy, faster processes, and new betting opportunities.

News

Leveraging Technology, Seamlessly: insights from an expert panel at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025

Frank Schuengel - March 18, 2025

Top industry experts at the ASEAN Gaming Summit shared how convergence between online and offline can be tricky, despite the quickly evolving technology that can facilitate it.

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.