TAGIntegrated Resort Act

One of the concerns raised in the Public consultation feedback on the draft of Thailand’s casino bill was, that the current title is too broad and lacks specificity. A suggestion was made to rename it to “Integrated Resort Act” to better reflect international standards, positioning the project as a tourism initiative, which could enhance its public image and align with global practices.

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India

India’s Supreme Court declares every mobile phone a “Virtual Gambling House” in landmark online gaming ruling

Frank Schuengel -
India's Supreme Court has issued one of its most consequential rulings on online gaming, upholding state-level bans on real-money wagering and warning that technological change has turned the mobile phone into a "virtual common gambling house" with significant implications for public health.
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India

Indian police arrest 11 in multi-state Dafabet betting network probe

Frank Schuengel -
Indian police have arrested 11 people allegedly involved in facilitating illegal access to the Dafabet online betting platform, in an operation that exposed the layered financial infrastructure used to move funds through restricted gambling markets.
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Macau

Galaxy Macau, Trip.com sign 3-year deal to boost live events tourism

Viviana Chan -
Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group have signed a 3-year partnership to expand live events, sports and travel experiences in Macau.
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UAE

Malaysia’s RGB International secures UAE gaming vendor license

Viviana Chan -
Malaysia’s RGB International has secured UAE approval to supply gaming machines, positioning it for opportunities ahead of Wynn’s 2027 casino opening.
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Australia

Kjerulf Ainsworth raises stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55%

AGBrief Editorial -
Kjerulf Ainsworth lifted his stake in Ainsworth Game Technology to 9.55% after further share purchases and offer acceptances.
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Macau

Former Macau finance chief joins airport board, with successor still unnamed

Viviana Chan -
Former Macau finance chief Tai Kin Ip has joined the airport company board, while his former cabinet post remains vacant.
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Macau

Macau opens public tender for 700 new taxis under eight-year licenses

Viviana Chan -
Macau has opened a tender for 14 eight-year taxi licenses covering up to 700 vehicles, as part of a broader fleet expansion plan.
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United States

Debt funding emerges as key uncertainty in People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid: CreditSights

Viviana Chan -
People Inc.’s MGM Resorts takeover bid is seen as having limited immediate impact on MGM China, but debt funding remains the key uncertainty
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong youth targeted by illegal gambling syndicates ahead of World Cup

Frank Schuengel -
Illegal offshore gambling operators are increasingly using social media platforms to target young people in Hong Kong, with lawmakers and support groups warning that deceptive online advertising campaigns are pushing vulnerable users into severe gambling debt.
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Philippines

International Entertainment completes second $102M DigiPlus notes issue

Viviana Chan -
International Entertainment issued a second $102M convertible notes tranche to DigiPlus, advancing a deal that could give DigiPlus control.
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