The Queensland Government has re-appointed Bruce Barbour - a former member of the NSW Casino Control Authority - as Chairperson, and Jen O’Farrell as CEO of the state's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

Pacific Islands

Tinian aims to establish stablecoin linked to the US Dollar

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

The Northern Mariana Islands of Tinian is aiming to set itself up with its own stablecoin. The proposal is aimed at bringing in hundreds of millions in tax revenue per year, while avoiding any type of association with a casino.

Australia

ACMA calls for stricter controls on gambling ads during international sporting events

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

Australia's media watchdog (ACMA) has emphasized the responsibility of broadcasters and streaming services to protect their audience from exposure to offshore gambling advertisements during international live sports events.

Philippines

Suntrust reports stable revenue but rising expenses in 1Q25

Nelson Moura - May 22, 2025

Suntrust Resort Holdings has seen an improvement in revenue but with increasing operational costs, according to new financial results.

Macau

Macau’s visitor arrivals increase 18.9% to 3.1M in April

Viviana Chan - May 22, 2025

Visitor arrivals to Macau rose by 18.9 percent year-on-year to 3,092,791 in April 2025, according to the Statistics and Census Service.

United States

Light & Wonder targets 13% EBITDA growth to reach $2B by 2028

Viviana Chan - May 22, 2025

Light & Wonder eyes $2B in EBITDA by 2028 with 13% CAGR, boosted by Grover Gaming, North American market share gains, and digital segment expansion.

Elsewhere

Sega Sammy nears completion of acquisition of GAN Limited

Kelsey Wilhelm - May 21, 2025

Sega Sammy is now nearing the completion of its deal to acquire GAN Limited, with the company set to become a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Hong Kong

Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Capital invests in the real estate group IFCX

Nelson Moura - May 21, 2025

Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s chairman Lawrence Ho Yau-lung has invested in IFCX, an international real estate brokerage holding company based in Asia.

Thailand