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Thailand

Thai People’s Party leader suspends candidate over online gambling arrest

Nelson Moura -
Deep Dive

Japan Casinos: Not as simple as 1,2,3

Daniel Cheng -
Japan

Japan elects first female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi

AGBrief Editorial -
Deep Dive

Judgement Day: Thai Entertainment Complexes

Daniel Cheng -
Thailand

Thailand gaming legalization suffers major blow as Paetongtarn ousted, Anutin eyes premiership

Viviana Chan -
Philippines

Former PAGCOR Chairman Genuino and four co-accused sentenced to over 100 years jail time

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia

NSW gov’t cancels commitment to remove 9.5K pokie machines before state elections

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Philippines

POGOs could influence 2025 elections, warns Anti Organized Crime Commission

Frank Schuengel -
Philippines

Philippine Senators call for vigilance ahead of 2025 elections amid POGO concerns

Frank Schuengel -
Macau

Macau’s top judge resigns from post in likely preparation for Chief Executive bid

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Philippines

PAGCOR still seeking election-spending ban exemption

AGBrief Editorial -
Macau

Macau to require gaming concessionaire neutrality in Chief Executive election

Viviana Chan -
Myanmar

Myanmar extends state of emergency for six months, casinos remain open

AGBrief Editorial -
Deep Dive

Will casino entertainment complexes move forward under the new Thai government?

Daniel Cheng -
Thailand

Casino-supporting exiled Thai PM aims to return to the country following May elections

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Intelligence

Philippines change of guard may create anxious times for industry

Sharon Singleton -
Japan

Will politics upset the IR apple cart again?

Daniel Cheng -
Intelligence

Pressure builds for Macau gov’t to progress with gaming law revision

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Japan

Prime Minister Suga’s political stock in rapid decline

Michael Penn -

LATEST NEWS

Philippines

PAGCOR remits $92.1M dividend to Philippine government in 2025

AGBrief Editorial -
PAGCOR remitted $92.1 million to the Philippine government, ranking fifth among 50 state-owned corporations.
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Macau

Macau 2Q26 EBITDA to fall 7% to $1.92B in ‘toughest’ quarter since reopening: Citigroup

Viviana Chan -
Macau gaming EBITDA is forecast to fall 7 percent to $1.92 billion in 2Q26, hit by World Cup disruption and unfavorable VIP hold.
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News

Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown

Frank Schuengel -
Malaysian police have dismantled an alleged online betting syndicate linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raiding an office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting 11 suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and cash believed to be connected to the operation.
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Philippines

PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play gaming services partnership

AGBrief Editorial -
PhilWeb has secured exclusive rights to distribute Pragmatic Play's slots and live casino content to licensed operators in the Philippines.
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Singapore

Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions

AGBrief Editorial -
Marina Bay Sands has named arts and heritage veteran Angelita Teo to oversee the strategic direction and growth of its attractions portfolio.
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United States

Genting Americas’ $2B facility eases Empire refinancing risk, but construction risks remain: S&P

Viviana Chan -
Genting Americas’ $2B facility removes Empire’s refinancing risk, but S&P says weak cash flow and New York construction risks remain.
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Macau

Macau’s new taxi licenses require operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms

Viviana Chan -
Macau received 47 bids for 700 new taxis under a tender that, for the first time, requires operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms.
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China

IMF lifts China 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% while Asia-Pacific outlook diverges

Viviana Chan -
China’s upgraded 2026 forecast contrasts with a divided Asia-Pacific outlook, as IMF warns global risks remain tilted to the downside.
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Vietnam

Vietnam targets 25M international visitors and $43B in tourism revenue in 2026

AGBrief Editorial -
Vietnam’s tourism sector is pushing for 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after arrivals rose 14.9 percent in the first half.
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Macau

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Macau travel flows as southern China faces heavy rain

Viviana Chan -
Super Typhoon Bavi is set to hit China’s southeast coast, threatening Macau travel flows as heavy rain and flooding disrupt the region.
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