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Cambodia

Ng Man Sung retires as Chairman and CEO of Century Entertainment

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 1, 2025

Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment has announced that its Chairman and CEO Ng Man Sung has resigned from his roles with the company ‘due to other personal commitment’.

Philippines

Suntrust Resort Holdings confirms no delay in Manila hotel and casino project

AGBrief Editorial - March 29, 2023

The controlling shareholder of Philippine Stock Exchange-listed Suntrust Resort Holdings, LET Group Holdings, has confirmed that there is no delay with its Manila hotel and casino project, scheduled to open in 2024.

Macau

Suncity Group to resume trading Thurs. ahead of ruling on mandatory offer

Sharon Singleton - July 6, 2022

Suncity Group Holding said it has requested its stock resume trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday pending a decision on whether it needs to make an offer for all outstanding stock not owned by executive director Andrew Lo and other directors.

News

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Vietnam revives Van Don casino plan after decade-long delay

AGBrief Editorial - June 2, 2025

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has resubmitted a proposal for the Van Don casino plan, which has been pending for over a decade since the Politburo approved it. The project, led by the Sun Group, involves a $2.16 billion luxury casino and resort complex in Quang Ninh province, near Ha Long Bay. Meanwhile, Thailand's entertainment complex bill could generate up to $5.5 billion in total output, according to a parliament report. In Australia, two northern casino operators have received instructions to appoint external auditors following scrutiny by AUSTRAC over AML/CTF controls.

Deep Dive

IGT: systems business drives new market entrances, fueling casinos’ progress, says APAC COO

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 27, 2025

International Gaming Technology (IGT) is confident that its systems technology is helping lead it in market share worldwide, and it has a strong continued focus on both the Philippines and Macau (despite being very different markets), as it navigates changing world trade restrictions.

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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: MGM has plans for up to $5B IR in Bangkok

AGBrief Editorial - May 22, 2025

One night (in a casino) in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster. So hopes MGM, which is now banking on legislation going forward. Tentative plans are for an integrated resort to rival competing jurisdictions, with up to $5 billion on the table. That being said, many competitors are lining up, and venues are sparse, so it remains to be seen how the company can wade through not only legality but rivalry. Meanwhile, Light & Wonder has its sights set on progress, predicting significant growth in the coming years as it expands its operations worldwide.

Philippines

Suntrust reports stable revenue but rising expenses in 1Q25

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

Suntrust Resort Holdings has seen an improvement in revenue but with increasing operational costs, according to new financial results.

India

Winning Strategy: How 1xBet boosted active players in India by 68%

AGBrief Editorial - May 18, 2025

The renowned global betting brand 1xBet reveals how it achieved a significant surge in customer activity in India. The figures speak for themselves—monthly active users (MAU) in the first quarter of 2025 skyrocketed by 68% compared to the previous quarter.

Europe

3 Oaks Gaming launches with AdmiralBet to expand Italian presence

AGBrief Editorial - May 12, 2025

Italy remains a key market for 3 Oaks Gaming’s ambitious expansion plans and this latest launch with a high-profile casino brand is set to further enhance the distributor’s presence within the market.

Taiwan

Resurgence in Asian Poker? APT indicates “huge demand” for tournaments

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 11, 2025

Poker has undergone various starts and stops within Asia but it now appears to be on a continuing upward trend, with the Asian Poker Tour (APT) highlighting a breakout event in Taipei recently where it has “truly found a home”.