Good morning. The shortcut is the strategy. International Entertainment is taking a quicker route into Philippine online gaming, signing with DigiPlus subsidiary TGXI to connect LaVie Resort & Casino Manila to an approved online platform. The setup gives the company speed but not a free pass: the LaVie operator remains responsible for licenses, reporting, audits, and compliance, with operations limited to Philippine IP addresses. Meanwhile, Citigroup expects Macau GGR to dip during the World Cup before bouncing back swiftly in mid-July, helped by a packed calendar of concerts and NBA China Games. The brokerage still forecasts 6.5 percent GGR growth for 2026. And in Cambodia, the government has rejected Amnesty’s claims that its scam crackdown is superficial, citing action against 25 casino licenses.
What you need to know
- International Entertainment will enter the Philippine online gaming market by partnering with DigiPlus subsidiary TGXI to power its LaVie platform.
- Citigroup expects Macau GGR to recover swiftly after the World Cup, supported by concerts, events and NBA China Games.
- Cambodia defends its online scam crackdown after Amnesty criticism, citing 400-plus solved cases and action against 25 casino licenses.
On the radar
- Macau collects $948M in gaming taxes in May, down 15.6% from April.
- Malaysia police launch Op Soga XI as World Cup illegal gambling spike.
- Macau regulator rejects card shoe claims, warns of refund scam.
- Kalshi adds employer checks and risk scoring to curb insider trading.
- Macau tourism authorities issue safety advice ahead of 2026 World Cup.
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IEC partners DigiPlus unit for Philippine iGaming launch
International Entertainment Corporation is moving into Philippine online gaming through a non-exclusive partnership with Total Gamezone Xtreme Incorporated, a wholly owned DigiPlus subsidiary. The agreement will allow IEC’s New Coast Leisure Inc., operator of LaVie Resort & Casino Manila, to use TGXI’s online gaming infrastructure and certified content. The company said the arrangement would reduce the time and resources needed to build a platform from scratch.
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