Good Morning. Nowadays, even the tables are smart. A top expert notes that all major gaming jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific are likely to have rolled out some form of smart table technology by the end of 2025, as operators see the benefits for AML/CFT, reduced cheating possibilities and improved efficiency overall. Meanwhile, Australia’s The Star had a tumultuous start to the week, stating it had received interest in ‘potential transactions‘ from a Hard Rock-linked consortium, while Hard Rock International denies that its brand was involved.
What you need to know
- By the end of 2025, it is expected that APAC’s major gaming markets will adopt some form of smart table technology: expert.
- The Star says a Hard Rock-linked consortium has expressed interest in a possible takeover of the company, but no deals are on the table yet.
On the radar
- SkyCity agrees to $2.54M penalty in New Zealand for AML/CFT breaches.
- Hard Rock International denies involvement in The Star bid.
- PH Secretary aims to revoke “Pogo Mayor” police control amid investigation.
- Malaysian court: gag order for political activist over Forest City report charges.
- PAGCOR issues 40 licenses to offshore gaming operators.
AGB Intelligence
SMART TABLES
Major APAC gaming markets to adopt smart tables by end-2025
Smart table technology is taking the Asia-Pacific gaming market by storm, with an expert expecting that all major markets within the region will be utilizing some form of the technology by the end of 2025. The update is expected to not only reduce any risk of cheating, but also improve the efficiency of the tables, as wins and losses are more quickly calculated. The new tech is also expected to improve AML/CFT compliance, a prime topic as regulators up their game.
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