Good Morning. New year, new beginnings. Star Entertainment Group announced the resignations of CFO Frank Krile and COO Jeannie Mok, while confirming Bruce Mathieson Jnr as CEO and Managing Director. The changes come as Bally’s Corporation and its affiliates have become substantial shareholders in the group. In Vietnam, the country’s Ministry of Justice has proposed stricter personal identification requirements for individuals placing legal bets on sports, while the Ministry of Finance has maintained a daily betting limit of $380 per person at licensed operators. In Macau, the city surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism record, with cumulative visitor arrivals reaching 39.41 million.
What you need to know
- Australia’s embattled casino operator Star Entertainment Group has announced major changes in its leadership team.
- Vietnam moves to require full ID checks for legal football betting while keeping the daily wagering cap unchanged at $380 per person.
- Macau has surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism record, with cumulative visitor arrivals reaching 39.41 million.
On the radar
- SJM authorized to directly operate L’Arc Macau Casino from Dec 30.
- MGM China inks new 20-year branding agreement with MGM Resorts.
- Sands China renews trademark license deal with LVS until 2028.
- Gaming industry employs over a quarter of Macau’s workforce.
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AUSTRALIA
Star Entertainment faces executive exits, confirms new CEO
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced a leadership shake-up, with Chief Financial Officer Frank Krile resigning effective December 29th, 2025, and Chief Operating Officer Jeannie Mok leaving at the end of January 2026, while the board confirmed Bruce Mathieson Jnr as Group CEO and Managing Director subject to regulatory approvals in New South Wales and Queensland.
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