Good morning. Control is part of security. That’s the thread running through Macau lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho’s latest interpellation, which presses the government to confront how heavily the city’s casinos still lean on imported equipment — and to start building the supply chain at home. He warned that supply interruptions, security gaps or misused information could spill into data breaches, reputational damage and wider instability. Meanwhile in Australia, Star Entertainment is forging ahead with its leadership reset, naming Ameet Patel dual CEO of its Brisbane and Gold Coast resorts.
What you need to know
- Macau’s dependence on imported gaming equipment has prompted calls for stronger risk controls and more local participation in supply chains.
- Former Bally’s executive Ameet Patel has been named dual CEO of The Star Brisbane and The Star Gold Coast as Star’s leadership overhaul continues.
On the radar
- Zhuhai border authority expects Dragon Boat Festival traffic up 10%.
- Philippines’ DigiPlus rises to No. 215 on Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list.
- Cambodian interior minister hires US law firms to counter scam allegations.
- RedNote removes 65,000 gambling posts amid World Cup enforcement push.
AGB Intelligence
MACAU
Macau casino equipment import reliance raises concerns
Macau legislator José Pereira Coutinho has raised concerns over the gaming industry’s dependence on imported equipment, saying it could expose the city to supply interruptions, security vulnerabilities and reputational damage. He called for a more self-sufficient and controllable supply chain, asking the government to detail its national security risk-assessment mechanisms and its strategy to encourage local companies to participate in casino-related production.
Industry Updates
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