Good Morning. Never “rest on your laurels”. The quantity of reinvestment in research and development can be directly proportional to success. Sometimes it also cannot. But when you strike gold, you – obviously – hit it rich. Aristocrat has been perfecting that for decades, and appears to be in its prime in Asia now. Looking to Macau, ingots are on the table, with May GGR vying for a top spot on this year’s leader board, boosted by May Golden Week. And further abroad, yet another white label provider has pulled out of the UK gambling market, leaving questions for betting brands and Premier League partners.
What you need to know
- Aristocrat is confident in its Asian gaming strategy, leveraging long-term markets and ready for opportunities as they arise.
- Macau’s GGR reached $1.58B in 18 days, with May on pace to be 2025’s top month, aided by a robust Golden Week and concert-driven tourism.
- Premier League betting brands in limbo after TGP Europe exit, prompting questions about sportsbook operators targeting Asia.
On the radar
- Light & Wonder completes acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable arm.
- Wynn Resorts abandons bid for casino license in New York.
- Melco on track to accelerate de-leveraging amid stronger EBITDA: CBRE.
- PAGCOR calls for stronger partnerships to address gambling addiction.
- PAGCOR warns of fake gaming certifications linked to Lucky 7 Bingo Corp.
- PH Senator pushes for permanent POGO ban in final senate weeks.
AGB Intelligence
GAMING MACHINES
Aristocrat development investment pushes growth
A long-term approach is exactly what executives at Aristocrat aim for, solidifying their relationships in established markets with reputable clientele and providing consistent follow-up, as well as renewing casino floors with compelling products. A top executive explains how this strategy is playing out through Asia’s land-based operators, where the fun has been had and where it still remains to be sought.
Corporate Spotlight
Bettorify bridges European operators to Asia’s gaming markets
With over 30% of global gaming revenue projected to come from Asia soon, the window of opportunity is wide open. Bettorify’s white-label and turnkey solutions deliver what most platforms miss: sharp execution backed by real local expertise.
Industry Updates
- Sands China announces return of Sands Shopping Carnival in July 2025.
- Fast Track launches FTML, its cutting-edge machine learning platform.
- BMM’s Marzia Turrini named ‘Leader of the Year (LATAM)’ at SBC Awards.
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