Good Morning. Smart tables continue to be all the rage, with executives from Angel Group seeing a strong roll-out across Asia-Pacific, as operators see the benefits for efficiency, compliance and a heady amount of real-time data. Meanwhile, in Macau, Citigroup is expecting an acceleration in operators’ EBITDA growth, as opex stabilizes. Also in the SAR, authorities aim to combat illicit money exchange activities, which the top security official says are becoming more “professional”.
What you need to know
- Hybrid RFID/AI smart tables are making a splash across APAC, with Angel Group deploying more as interest continues to build.
- Citigroup is bullish on Macau operators’ outlook, with EBITDA growth likely to reaccelerate as operating expenses largely stabilize.
- Illicit money exchange in Macau‘s casino areas is increasingly “corporatized and professional,” warns the SAR’s security chief.
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- Okada Manila seeking IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange by 2025: Report.
- South Korea leads Macau foreign tour groups in early 2024.
- PH Executive Senate committee to investigate Bamban Mayor POGO links.
- Macau gaming operator chef being investigated in corruption case.
- Two Manila Congressmen seek to eliminate illegal gambling, POGOs.
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