Good morning from Manila!ย After a massive week at G2E Vegas, the AGB team is back in Manila, where we’re hosting another industry networking social this Friday, 21st October, at The Peak Grand Hyattย –ย RSVPย HERE.
In other news, China’s congress was a known outcome. Back home, the DICJ tranquilizes the populace so that everyone will keep their jobs and salaries among the new gaming concessions.

What you need to know
- Palaszczuk Governmentย introduced tougher laws and stricter oversight of casino operators under the Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022.
- Cambodian policeย have cracked down on more than 10,000 illegal gambling sites and arrested over 200 people over the past month, the National Police confirmed.
AGB Intelligence
CHINA
Macau CE pledges adherence to China’s aspirations
Macau Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, asked various sectors in the Macao community toย absorb the aspirationsย expressed at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in an official press release. The Central Government vowed to support Hong Kong and Macao in developing their economies, which would help enhance people’s livelihood,ย solve deep-seated contradictionsย and problems in economic and social development,ย and promote the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau.ย
Industry Updates
- Soft2Bet appointsย Ed Clarkย as Head of Sportsbook.
- 21st Annualย GGB Awardsย announced at G2E Las Vegas.
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