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Covid speeds online push, highlights need for diversity

Tony Ure - March 9, 2021

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Macau

Francis Lui officially appointed as Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 13, 2024

Francis Lui, the son of late gaming mogul Lui Che Woo, has been officially appointed as Chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group

Australia

The Star Gold Coast CEO resignation followed by immediate leadership search

Viviana Chan - December 13, 2024

The Star Entertainment Group Limited has confirmed the resignation of Mark Mackay as Chief Executive Officer of The Star Gold Coast, effective immediately.

Europe

BMM Testlabs secures ‘Testing Service or Solution Provider’ at the 2024 VIXIO Global Regulatory Awards

AGBrief Editorial - December 13, 2024

BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, has announced that it has been named the winner of the prestigious “Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year” award at the 2024 Vixio Global Regulatory Awards, held last week in London.

Macau

Macau gaming tax revenue hits $1 billion in November

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 13, 2024

The Macau government collected $1 billion in tax on gaming revenue during the month of November, up by 20.35 percent from the previous month and 6.4 percent yearly.

Macau

Macau moves closer to launching digital currency with potential link to RMB and HKD

Viviana Chan - December 12, 2024

The Macau government has launched a prototype system for the Digital Macau Pataca (e-MOP). Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong stated that, with the strengthening of financial cooperation in the Greater Bay Area, the legal digital currency sector is expected to achieve interoperability in the future.

Macau

Macau strengthens hospitality education links with Vietnam

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 12, 2024

Macau is strengthening its hospitality education links with Vietnam, with the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) inking a dual bachelor program with the Duy Tan University of Vietnam (DTU).

United States

Wynn Resorts announces two new additions to investor relations team

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 12, 2024

Wynn Resorts has announced the appointment of two new members of its investor relations team, aiming to further grow the group’s business.

New Zealand

New Zealand’s greyhound racing ban causes shock and industry backlash

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 12, 2024

New Zealand’s controversial move to ban greyhound racing by August 1st of 2026 has seen an immediate backlash by the industry, despite going in line with global trends to shut down the activity.

Philippines

PH President vows to use full force of the law to shut down POGOs

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 12, 2024

The Philippine president has vowed to use the full force of the law to shut down Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Macau

SJM to reconvert office building in Hengqin into Lisboa brand hotel

Nelson Moura - December 12, 2024

SJM Resorts has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhuhai Hengqin Shun Tak Property Development Company Limited, a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings Limited, to acquire office properties in Hengqin that will be reconverted into a new 'Lisboa' brand hotel.

Philippines

Philippine Senator calls on local government units to enforce POGO ban by year-end

Frank Schuengel - December 11, 2024

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged local government units (LGUs) to take an active role in enforcing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to shut down all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the end of the year.

Cambodia

Cambodia launches anti-gambling crackdown following 7-day ultimatum

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2024

Cambodia launched an anti-gambling crackdown on December 11th, following the expiration of a 7-day ultimatum set by the Deputy Prime Minister.

Macau

Macau’s Chief Executive: Gaming no longer dominates the city’s economy

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2024

Macau's outgoing Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, told China’s state-owned Global Times that “the city is no longer dominated by the gaming industry.”

Philippines

Alliance Global Group announces cash dividend payable in January 2025

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2024

The Board of Directors of Philippines conglomerate Alliance Global Group, Inc (AGI) has declared a cash dividend of Php0.10 per share on its outstanding common shares.

Australia

Queensland pubs and clubs GGR rise 11.6% Y-o-Y in November

Nelson Moura - December 11, 2024

Queensland’s gaming industry has shown growth in November 2024, with gross revenues (GGR) in the pubs and clubs market rising by 11.6 percent to AU$315.9 million ($201.5 million) when compared to the same month last year.

Philippines

POGO ban bill to institutionalize Executive Order reaches Senate Plenary

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2024

The bill to institutionalize the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) has moved to the Senate plenary on Monday.

New Zealand

New Zealand to ban greyhound racing

Nelson Moura - December 11, 2024

New Zealand has officially announced its intention to ban greyhound racing, citing an alarming rate of injuries among the dogs involved in the sport.

Macau

Macau outdoor performance venue daily rent up to $62,380

Viviana Chan - December 11, 2024

The price list for the Macau outdoor performance venue has been approved by the government and was made public on Tuesday.

Europe

Isle of Man GSC cancels Metagrow’s B2B license on back of director’s criminal conviction

Frank Schuengel - December 11, 2024

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has revoked the license of Metagrow Solutions Limited. The cancellation, effective December 6th, 2024, comes amid broader...

Macau

Hengqin strength supervisions after easing travel rules to Macau

Viviana Chan - December 10, 2024

Hengqin authorities have initiated enhanced supervision of various residential areas following a surge in applications for residence permits, which makes applicants eligible to apply for multiple-entry visas to travel to Macau.