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Sharon Singleton is a multi-media reporter with experience ranging from website management to reporting and editing for newspapers, news agencies and television. As Managing Editor she's been working with Asia Gaming Brief since 2013 and her specialties are: Business, current affairs, fluent in Italian, French, with working knowledge of Spanish.
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Philippines

DigiPlus appoints new CEO and CDO amongst rapid expansion

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The Philippines’ DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has announced that it has appointed a new CEO and Chief Digital Officer, amongst the company’s ongoing expansion.
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Cambodia

Thai Minister accuses Cambodia of acting as cybercrime center

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Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society is accusing Cambodia of potentially housing the world’s largest cybercrime networks backed by its elite.
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South Korea

S. Korean police bust $384M illegal online gambling ring

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Police in Korea have busted a KRW500 billion ($384 million) illegal online gambling ring which operated out of Southeast Asia.
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Philippines

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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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