The Star Entertainment Group has announced the official appointment of Steve McCann as the Group's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

Macau

China eases Macau travel for residents of neighboring cities

Viviana Chan - December 1, 2024 0

The Chinese central government has approved new measures to further ease travel rules for residents of Zhuhai and Hengqin coming to Macau.

Elsewhere

Curacao’s Gaming Control Board responds to accusations, but questions remain

Frank Schuengel - December 1, 2024 0

Curacao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB) has issued a statement addressing recent allegations surrounding the island’s gaming licensing system and operator BC.GAME.

Macau

DICJ chief appointed as Macau Customs Commissioner in new government

Viviana Chan - December 1, 2024 0

China’s State Council has announced the list of principal officials for Macau’s incoming government.

Macau

Macau’s November GGR reaches $2.31B, down 11.3% M-o-M

AGBrief Editorial - December 1, 2024 0

Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) amounted to MOP18.4 billion ($2.31 billion) in November, reflecting an 11.3 percent decrease from October’s MOP20.8 billion ($2.60 billion).

Macau

Top court of Macau sustains prison sentence for boss of former Tak Chun junket group

Nelson Moura - November 29, 2024 0

The Macau SAR Court of Final Appeal has issued a decisive ruling regarding the appeal filed by the defendants in the Tak Chun Group case, maintaining the 13-year prison sentence for Levo Chan, the former president of the VIP gaming junket.

Philippines

PDEA unveils deep links between POGOs and drug syndicates in house probe

Frank Schuengel - November 29, 2024 0

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has revealed an intricate network of criminal activities allegedly connecting Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to drug syndicates, money laundering schemes, and fraudulent corporate activities.

India

India investigates Google over policies for real-money games

Kelsey Wilhelm - November 29, 2024 0

India’s competition oversight body has ordered a probe into Google over its policies for real-money games on its platform

Malaysia

Malaysia asks Facebook to remove nearly 250K ad pieces linked to illegal gambling

Kelsey Wilhelm - November 29, 2024 0

Malaysian authorities have urged Facebook to remove nearly 250,000 advertisement pieces of content this year, largely linked to illegal gambling and fraud schemes.

Hong Kong