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AI is powering us into the future, or at least the future of iGaming. Fast Track’s CEO Simon Lidzén explains how its renowned CRM platform is shaping that future, something he and the team plan to showcase at the upcoming ASEAN Gaming Summit. At the event, Pronet Gaming’s CEO Alex Leese is also planning to detail the group’s outward-facing strategy, linking Asia to the rest of the world. Meanwhile, the mass market in Macau is expected to continue its recovery, with analysts at UBS indicating that market confidence is on the rise.
What you need to know
- AI is powering streamlining for iGaming operators, with Fast Track poised to showcase its CRM offerings at the ASEAN Gaming Summit.
- Shift towards ‘higher spenders’ and a ‘younger crowd’ in Macau bolsters operators’ confidence in mass revenue recovery in 2024: UBS.
- Pronet Gaming’s CEO Alex Leese is set to take center stage at the ASEAN Gaming Summit, discussing globalizing Asian businesses and more.
On the radar
- Philippines aims to be Asia’s 2nd largest gaming hub by 2025.
- Hong Kong Jockey Club open to NBA betting if gov’t agrees.
- New Zealand online gambling tax revenue falls far short of expectations.
- Over 800 illegal online gambling criminals repatriated to China.
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