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Sudhir H. Kalé

Sudhir H. Kalé
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http://www.gameplanconsultants.com/
Sudhir H. Kalé, Ph.D., is the Founder and Principal of GamePlan Consultants, a boutique consultancy dedicated to enhancing the employee and customer experience in integrated casino resorts. He has introduced service blueprints at some of the largest casino properties in the world. Sudhir has published around 150 articles on the marketing and management of casinos. You can write to him at [email protected].

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Philippine President supports increased regulation of the online gambling sector

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Macau’s daily gaming revenue jumps 30% in early July driven by concerts and summer tourism

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PAGCOR assures it will follow any regulations for online gaming signed into law

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Cape Verde gives Macau Legend final opportunity to revive integrated resort project

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CLSA raises Macau 2025 gaming revenue forecast to $30.1B, up 7.6% y-o-y

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Macau proposes comprehensive ban on all gambling advertising

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Celton Manx fined $5M for AML breaches in Isle of Man regulatory investigation

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Philippine Police bust unlicensed raffle syndicate in Tarlac

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