Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has emphasized the need for continued efforts to eliminate Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and their associated activities, even after they've been banned.

Singapore

Resorts World Sentosa appoints Brian Ho as new VP of sustainability

Viviana Chan - January 8, 2025

Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has appointed Brian Ho as its new Vice President of Sustainability, succeeding Loh Su Kim.

India

Indian Supreme Court to hear online gaming GST dispute on January 10th

Viviana Chan - January 8, 2025

The Indian Supreme Court will hear a case on January 10th on whether to grant a stay on show cause notices issued to online gaming companies over retrospective GST tax demands.

Philippines

Maybank slashes Bloomberry 2025 revenue forecasts due to ongoing weakness

Viviana Chan - January 8, 2025

Maybank has downgraded its rating for Bloomberry Resorts to 'Hold', while cutting its revenue projections for both 2024 and 2025.

Australia

The Star exploring ‘liquidity solutions’ as available cash plummets further

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 8, 2025

Australia’s The Star Entertainment Group has seen a significant reduction in its available cash, dropping to AU$70 million ($43.56 million) as of December 31st, 2024.

Macau

Macau’s gaming watchdog names Deputy Director Lio Chi Chong as Acting Director

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 8, 2025

Macau’s gaming watchdog has named an interim replacement for its top position, elevating former Deputy Director Lio Chi Chong to the role of Acting Director.

Philippines

Fontana Resort & Country Club operations ‘indefinitely suspended’ by Clark authorities

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 8, 2025

The Fontana Resort and Country Club has had all of its operations, including those of its casino ‘indefinitely suspended’.

Philippines

IGSA welcomes Okada Manila operator Universal Entertainment as new member

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 8, 2025

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced that Okada Manila operator Universal Entertainment has joined as a new Silver/Vertical member.

Australia

Bet365 awaits AUSTRAC investigation, results up for 23/24 financial year

Kelsey Wilhelm - January 7, 2025

Britain’s bet365 says that it still doesn’t know the outcome of the Australian financial watchdog’s investigation into potential breaches of the country’s AML/CTF laws.

Europe

Paradise Ent. and Tangiamo sign global distribution agreements

Viviana Chan - January 7, 2025

Tech (Macau) Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Paradise Entertainment, and Tangiamo Touch Technology AB (Tangiamo), a Swedish gaming company, have signed mutual distribution agreements that will expand their market presence and product offerings in the global gaming industry.

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