Rafiq Sheikh

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Rafiq Sheikh is Director of Product and Delivery - B2B Product Platform at Pronet Gaming. He leads the strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of products across the organization. Under his leadership, the company consistently delivers innovative, market-leading solutions that fuel growth and elevate customer satisfaction. His responsibilities also include managing cross-functional teams, aligning initiatives with business objectives, and guiding product development from initial concept to successful launch.

LATEST ARTICLES FROM AUTHOR

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The Winning Formula at Pronet Gaming: Collaboration, Precision & Agility

Rafiq Sheikh - July 18, 2025

LATEST NEWS

Australia

Ainsworth chair and company secretary resign over payment reports

Viviana Chan - June 5, 2026

Ainsworth chair Danny Gladstone and secretary Mark Ludski step down over media reports of personal payments; Graeme Campbell named new chair.

Malaysia

RGB earnings outlook improves on stronger EGM demand, TMS recovery: analysts

AGBrief Editorial - June 5, 2026

RGB’s earnings outlook is improving as stronger EGM orders and a gradual TMS recovery support near-term growth.

Singapore

Jumio says operators face rising pressure over World Cup age checks

AGBrief Editorial - June 4, 2026

Jumio study finds World Cup betting interest is raising pressure on operators to strengthen age checks and block minors from gambling apps.

Macau

Macau regulator rejects claims of rigged electronic card shoes in casinos

Viviana Chan - June 4, 2026

DICJ rejected online allegations of rigged electronic card shoes, stressing Macau casino equipment is strictly regulated.

Philippines

DOT, Vietnam Airlines sign two-year deal to boost Philippines-Vietnam tourism links

Viviana Chan - June 4, 2026

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Vietnam Airlines (VNA) signed a two-year agreement to expand air connectivity and tourism promotion between the two...

South Korea

South Korea’s GKL May casino sales jump 40.8% to $28M

Viviana Chan - June 4, 2026

South Korea’s GKL reported $28 million in May casino sales, up 40.8 percent from a year earlier.

India

India’s Supreme Court declares every mobile phone a “Virtual Gambling House” in landmark online gaming ruling

Frank Schuengel - June 4, 2026

India's Supreme Court has issued one of its most consequential rulings on online gaming, upholding state-level bans on real-money wagering and warning that technological change has turned the mobile phone into a "virtual common gambling house" with significant implications for public health.

India

Indian police arrest 11 in multi-state Dafabet betting network probe

Frank Schuengel - June 4, 2026

Indian police have arrested 11 people allegedly involved in facilitating illegal access to the Dafabet online betting platform, in an operation that exposed the layered financial infrastructure used to move funds through restricted gambling markets.

Macau

Galaxy Macau, Trip.com sign 3-year deal to boost live events tourism

Viviana Chan - June 4, 2026

Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group have signed a 3-year partnership to expand live events, sports and travel experiences in Macau.

UAE

Malaysia’s RGB International secures UAE gaming vendor license

Viviana Chan - June 3, 2026

Malaysia’s RGB International has secured UAE approval to supply gaming machines, positioning it for opportunities ahead of Wynn’s 2027 casino opening.

Australia

Kjerulf Ainsworth raises stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55%

AGBrief Editorial - June 3, 2026

Kjerulf Ainsworth lifted his stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55% after further share purchases and offer acceptances.

Macau

Former Macau finance chief joins airport board, with successor still unnamed

Viviana Chan - June 3, 2026

Former Macau finance chief Tai Kin Ip has joined the airport company board, while his former cabinet post remains vacant.

Macau

Macau opens public tender for 700 new taxis under eight-year licenses

Viviana Chan - June 3, 2026

Macau has opened a tender for 14 eight-year taxi licenses covering up to 700 vehicles, as part of a broader fleet expansion plan.

United States

Debt funding emerges as key uncertainty in People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid: CreditSights

Viviana Chan - June 3, 2026

People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid is seen as having limited immediate impact on MGM China, but debt funding remains the key uncertainty

Hong Kong

Hong Kong youth targeted by illegal gambling syndicates ahead of World Cup

Frank Schuengel - June 3, 2026

Illegal offshore gambling operators are increasingly using social media platforms to target young people in Hong Kong, with lawmakers and support groups warning that deceptive online advertising campaigns are pushing vulnerable users into severe gambling debt.

Philippines

International Entertainment completes second $102M DigiPlus notes issue

Viviana Chan - June 2, 2026

International Entertainment issued a second $102M convertible notes tranche to DigiPlus, advancing a deal that could give DigiPlus control.

South Korea

South Korea’s Paradise Co. casino sales rise 21.2% in May to $65.2M

Viviana Chan - June 2, 2026

Paradise Co’s May casino sales rose 21.2 percent year-on-year to $65.2 million, supported mainly by higher table game revenue.

Australia

VGCCC says influencer gambling posts may breach state advertising laws

AGBrief Editorial - June 2, 2026

Victorian regulator warns influencers that poker machine posts may breach gambling advertising laws, with legal action possible if offences are substantiated.

Philippines

PAGCOR expands responsible gaming focus amid softer market conditions

AGBrief Editorial - June 2, 2026

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has promoted its newly launched National Problem Gambling Helpline as part of a broader push for responsible gaming, as the country’s gaming market showed signs of slowing in the first quarter of 2026.

Macau