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Myanmar

Myanmar presents opportunity if the details are right – Opinion

William D. Greenlee, Jr. and Rohan Bishayee - October 21, 2020

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Australia

Queensland February gaming tally up 4.7 percent yearly, but monthly results drop

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 14, 2025

February gaming results for pubs and clubs in Queensland came in up by 4.7 percent yearly, but fell by 8.2 percent monthly, according to data from Wohlsen Consulting.

Thailand

Thailand selects four cities for casino developments

Viviana Chan - March 14, 2025

The special committee overseeing Thailand's entertainment complex project has announced Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first four locations for development.

Macau

Success Universe expects FY24 consolidated profit to drop 40-50%

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 13, 2025

Success Universe, investor in Macau’s Ponte 16, has announced that it is expecting a decrease in consolidated profit for FY24 of between 40 percent and 50 percent.

Philippines

Philippines steps up efforts to avoid re-entry to FATF grey list

Viviana Chan - March 13, 2025

Philippine authorities are working hard to stay off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after the country celebrated its redesignation last month.

Japan

Japan National Police estimate 3.37M Japanese gambled online

Nelson Moura - March 13, 2025

An estimated 3.37 million people in Japan have engaged in gambling at online casinos, with a staggering $8.4 billion wagered annually, according to a recent study.

Macau

Macau targets long-haul markets with relaunched discounted travel scheme

Viviana Chan - March 13, 2025

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to relaunch a discounted bus and ferry fares scheme for foreign travelers arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and heading to Macau.

Elsewhere

Rising debt levels among gaming suppliers signal mixed financial stability: CBRE

Nelson Moura - March 13, 2025

A recent report by CBRE Institutional Research highlights the increasing debt levels among gaming suppliers, revealing a mixed picture of financial stability across the sector.

United States

Aristocrat CTO Andy Hendrickson resigns

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 13, 2025

Aristocrat has announced that its Chief Technology Officer Andy Hendrickson has resigned and ‘accepted a role at a competitor’.

United States

MGM Resorts appoints NBCUniversal Ent. & Studios Chairman Dame Donna Langley to Board

AGBrief Editorial - March 13, 2025

MGM Resorts has announced the appointment of Dame Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, to its Board of Directors.

Pacific Islands

CNMI legal rep claims bidder for Imperial Pacific’s casino assets is “closely related to the debtor”: report

AGBrief Editorial - March 13, 2025

A legal representative of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) says that Imperial Pacific International (IPI) facilitated the participation of the bidder for its casino assets, claiming the bidder is “closely related to the debtor”.

Philippines

Asia Gaming Awards 2025 shortlist announced

AGBrief Editorial - March 13, 2025

The Asia Gaming Awards is back yet again on March 18th in Manila! With many exciting new shifts in the industry recently, this year celebrates both established excellence and the rising stars and disruptors that keep the industry fresh.

Philippines

Sumsub reports iGaming fraud surge, 50% of firms lose 10% in revenue

AGBrief Editorial - March 13, 2025

Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, is a key sponsor at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2025, bringing timely insights from its latest research on iGaming fraud.

South Korea

Paradise Co. secures $379M in financing for Seoul hotel construction

Viviana Chan - March 12, 2025

Paradise Co., a leading South Korean foreigner-only casino operator, has secured $379 million in financing from Woori Bank to fund the construction of a new hotel in Seoul.

Malaysia

Maybank raises Genting Berhad rating amid share purchases and potential catalysts

Viviana Chan - March 12, 2025

Maybank has upgraded Genting Berhad to a ‘Buy’ rating, citing recent share purchases by the Lim family and Genting's CEO at valuations near all-time lows. This move signals confidence in the company's prospects despite recent setbacks.

New Zealand

Foreign firms set to dominate New Zealand’s online gambling market: Report

Nelson Moura - March 12, 2025

Foreign companies are expected to take a leading role in New Zealand’s online gambling market as the government prepares to auction online casino licenses for the first time.

Australia

Sportsbet CEO criticizes past advertising campaigns

Nelson Moura - March 12, 2025

The CEO of Sportsbet, Australia’s largest online gambling company, has publicly criticized the company’s previous advertising strategies and acknowledged its failure to adequately address integrity threats in major sports.

Australia

Suzy Neilan named as new VGCCC CEO, starting April 1st

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 11, 2025

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has announced that it is appointing Suzy Neilan as its new CEO, with effect from April 1st.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka urged to accelerate Casino Regulatory Authority establishment

Viviana Chan - March 11, 2025

Sri Lanka's Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for swift action to establish the Casino Regulatory Authority, warning that delays are causing revenue losses from unregulated online gambling.

Thailand

Thailand delays casino bill decision, citing need for further review

Viviana Chan - March 11, 2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has confirmed that her Cabinet will delay the final deliberation of the controversial casino bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and public consultation.

Philippines