Sharon Singleton

Sharon Singleton
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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.

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Galaxy, Sands, MGM and Aristocrat feature on Forbes’ Global 2000

Galaxy stands alone as Hong Kong’s casino entry on Forbes’ 2026 Global 2000, joined by Sands, MGM and Aristocrat among Asia-facing names.

ACMA orders ISPs to block 12 more illegal gambling sites

ACMA has ordered ISPs to block 12 more illegal online gambling and affiliate sites, bringing total blocked since 2019 to 1,751.

Macau’s The 13 Palace to soft open Saturday after renovation

Newly rebranded as The 13 Palace, the hotel will begin a phased soft opening on June 27th, targeting high-end leisure guests after renovation

Acesite says only minimal work had resumed before Waterfront Manila rebuild suspension

Acesite says only minimal work had resumed on the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino rebuild before its latest suspension over costs and market concerns.

Macau rolls out document-free clearance at 2 more border ports

Macau will expand Smart Immigration Clearance to Qingmao and HZMB ports on June 26th, bringing face-scan checks to 204 channels.

Curacao Gaming Authority issues first dedicated crypto policy for LOK license holders

The Curacao Gaming Authority has issued a detailed crypto policy guideline for B2C license holders, setting out controls that will govern how operators accept, hold and pay out digital assets, and giving the industry until mid-2027 to reach full compliance.

Analysts see subdued second half for Philippine gaming on soft casino demand

Analysts expect Philippine gaming to stay soft in the second half of 2026 as weak casino demand, thin tourism and inflation weigh on spending.

Cambodian gaming regulator reviews disposal of seized scam assets

CGMC reviewed procedures for collecting, managing and disposing of property seized from online scam operations in Cambodia.

US sanctions 35 Prince Group-linked targets over scam operations

US Treasury sanctioned 35 Prince Group-linked targets, widening its crackdown on Cambodia-based scam networks accused of targeting Americans.

Palasino Holdings lifts FY2026 revenue to $77.9M on gaming strength

Palasino Holdings’ FY2026 revenue increased 7.6 percent to $77.9 million, supported by gaming gains, while profit dropped 10.2 percent.

Isle of Man submits AML/CFT effectiveness filing to MONEYVAL

The Isle of Man has filed its AML/CFT effectiveness submission with MONEYVAL ahead of a mutual evaluation onsite review later this year.

Lance Gokongwei set to invest $32.5M in PhilWeb: report

Lance Gokongwei is reportedly set to invest $32.5M personally in PhilWeb as the firm expands its regulated online gaming business.

Japan warns over fake MGM Osaka casino websites targeting local players

Authorities in Japan have issued a warning over unauthorized websites falsely claiming connections to MGM Osaka, the country’s first planned integrated resort (IR), amid concerns that users could be redirected to illegal offshore gambling platforms.

Okada Manila revenue per visitor drops despite higher footfall: analysts

Okada Manila’s visitor numbers have recovered, but Shared Research says revenue per visitor has fallen as higher footfall fails to lift spending.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen to visit China from June 25th to 27th

Cambodia’s Hun Sen heads to China as Phnom Penh seeks to boost Chinese arrivals while tackling China-linked scam networks.

Macau hotel room rates soften in May despite occupancy above 90%

Macau hotel occupancy remained above 90 percent in May, although average room rates eased year-on-year, according to data from Macau Hotel Association member hotels...

Thailand blocks nearly 14,000 World Cup gambling links in AI-driven crackdown

Thailand’s government says it has blocked or removed nearly 14,000 illegal online gambling websites and pages linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as part of an artificial intelligence-supported enforcement campaign targeting betting networks.

PhilWeb unveils new logo in corporate identity refresh

PhilWeb launched a new logo and redesigned website to align its corporate identity with its technology-driven infrastructure focus.

Patrick Dumont’s deemed LVS interest rises to 11.65% after share transfer

Patrick Dumont’s deemed interest in Las Vegas Sands rose to 11.65% after his spouse received shares in an off-market transfer.

Macau visitor arrivals rise 3.4% to nearly 3.5M in May

Macau visitor arrivals rose 3.4 percent to 3.49 million in May, driven by stronger same-day travel and mainland demand growth

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