Nelson Moura

Nelson Moura
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Editor and reporter with 10 years of experience in Greater China, namely Taiwan and Macau, in printed and online media, with a focus on finance, gaming, politics, crime, business and social issues.

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SkyCity Auckland hotel could fetch up to $146 million: investment firm

Forsyth Barr estimates SkyCity could raise up to $146 million from The Grand Hotel sale, helping it exceed its asset-sale target.

Google to expand programmatic gambling advertising to 37 markets, tighten Google Ads certification

Google will expand programmatic gambling advertising to 37 markets in August before tightening advertiser certification in September.

Resorts World New York opens expanded floor with 1,400 new slots

Genting’s Resorts World New York City has opened a new gaming floor with 1,400 additional slots, raising its inventory to 3,900.

South Korean casino association calls for rethink of proposed levy hike

South Korea’s casino association is urging the government to rethink plans to raise the tourism levy ceiling from 10% to 15%.

RWS opens 557-room Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Jurong

RWS has reopened the former Genting Hotel Jurong as a 557-room Four Points by Sheraton property following a major refurbishment.

Cambodia prepares nationwide casino compliance evaluations

Cambodia’s gaming regulator is preparing nationwide casino evaluations as it strengthens licensing and compliance oversight.

Wynn Macau secures land amendment for up to $950M Enclave project

Wynn Macau will pay an $80.8 million premium after Macau amended the Wynn Palace land deal, advancing its Enclave expansion.

SkyCity signs preliminary agreement to sell Auckland’s Grand Hotel

SkyCity Entertainment Group has entered into a non-binding agreement to sell The Grand Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of its asset monetization...

Tabcorp fined $1.8M for spam and telemarketing breaches

Australia's communications regulator has imposed more than AUD2.7 million ($1.8 million) in penalties on Tabcorp Holdings Limited after finding the wagering operator breached the country's spam and telemarketing laws.

Philippines’ central bank strengthens safeguards around casino junket operations

The Philippines' central bank has issued new guidance urging banks to strengthen anti-money laundering controls over customers engaged in casino junket operations.

INSPIRE to open 70-table poker room alongside WPT Seoul

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will open a 70-table poker room and new hospitality venues alongside WPT Seoul in October 2026.

Century Entertainment suspension continues under new HKEX conditions

Century Entertainment remains suspended as HKEX requires overdue results, audit action and an independent review of internal controls.

Analysts shift focus to earnings as Macau moves beyond World Cup drag

Analysts expect gradual improvement in Macau gaming after the World Cup, with earnings season now becoming the market's main focus.

Isle of Man regulator steps up action against illegal gambling sites

Isle of Man’s gambling regulator is stepping up cross-border enforcement against illegal operators and fraudulent license claims.

PAGCOR orders operators to strengthen AML controls after high-risk finding

PAGCOR has ordered Philippine gaming operators to strengthen AML controls after rating the casino sector’s money-laundering risk as ‘high’.

Former Star legal chief appeals Federal Court findings over AML failures

Former Star legal chief Paula Martin has appealed Federal Court findings and penalties tied to Suncity and China UnionPay risks.

BetHog shuts crypto casino to focus entirely on AI dealer business

BetHog will shut its crypto casino on July 31st and redirect resources to Sentient Studios’ AI dealer business amid operator demand.

South Korea youth online gambling reports rise 74% in one month

Youth online gambling reports in South Korea rose 74 percent in one month, with 806 cases recorded since the program began.

Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery

Citigroup expects Macau’s July GGR to fall 5 percent year-on-year to $2.60 billion, despite a post-World Cup recovery.

HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone

HKJC and Guangzhou aim to establish a cross-border equine industry zone by 2030, expanding cooperation across racing, tourism and breeding.

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