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Macau

Macau tops China outbound tourist satisfaction ranking for second straight year

Viviana Chan -
Macau retains its No. 1 spot in China's outbound tourist satisfaction ranking, ahead of New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.
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News

Chinese embassy links several Philippines kidnapping cases to online gambling disputes

Frank Schuengel -
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines says seven kidnapping cases involving Chinese nationals were reported during the first half of 2026, with several incidents linked to online gambling, telecom fraud and financial disputes.
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Philippines

Ex-PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro to lead Asia growth

AGBrief Editorial -
Former PH Resorts COO Ángel Sueiro joins Zitro as Regional Director for Asia, leading the supplier's commercial growth from a base in Manila.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 116 in illegal gambling den raids

AGBrief Editorial -
Hong Kong police arrested 116 people in raids on 4 illegal gambling dens amid a broader crackdown on World Cup betting and online prediction markets.
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India

Goa court extends stay on new Mandovi casino vessel until August 18th

Viviana Chan -
Goa court keeps Delta Pleasure’s new Mandovi casino vessel out of Panaji Port as certification dispute runs until August 18th hearing.
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Elsewhere

AGEM Index rises 8.2% MoM in June, led by Aristocrat’s surge

AGBrief Editorial -
Aristocrat’s sharp share price increase drove the AGEM Index 8.2 percent higher in June, though it stayed below last year’s level.
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Australia

Star Entertainment settles junket tax disputes with Australia’s tax office

Viviana Chan -
Star Entertainment settles GST and withholding tax disputes with Australia's tax office over payments made to junket tour operators.
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Indonesia

Indonesia deports 92 Chinese nationals linked to online gambling, investment fraud

Frank Schuengel -
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of involvement in an online gambling syndicate and investment fraud operation in Batam, with all of those removed also being placed on the country's lifetime immigration blacklist.
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Macau

Macau police detain 2 mainland men in suspected proxy betting cases

AGBrief Editorial -
Macau police arrested 2 mainland men suspected of livestreaming casino bets through modified clothing for offshore clients.
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Malaysia

Genting Malaysia drops Empire Resorts restructuring after $300M note redemption

Viviana Chan -
Genting Malaysia has dropped Empire Resorts’ restructuring plan after the US unit fully redeemed $300 million in senior notes.
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