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Philippine Senator accuses “POGO Mayor” of ties to criminality

The case of “POGO Mayor” Alice Guo continues to grip the headlines in the Philippines, with accusations of criminality being voiced by a Senator.

Concerns mount over potential Euro 2024 gambling addiction surge among Thais

Concerns mount that the Euro 2024 tournament may lead to a rise in gambling addiction among Thai football fans.

SJM makes culinary acquisitions to boost non-gaming offerings

SJM Holdings Limited has announced two strategic acquisitions to bolster its culinary portfolio and mass market appeal.

Entain lauds diversified portfolio as lever for long-term growth

Entain's diversified portfolio and geographic footprint position the sports betting and gaming group well for long-term growth, according to a recent internal strategic review.

NagaCorp CEO reshuffle “surprising”: Expert

The recent dismissal of Cambodian gaming group NagaCorp's CEO – Finance and Treasury, Chen Cherchi, is "surprising" considering the scope of his previous executive responsibility and stake-hold in the group, gaming expert Daniel Li told AGB.

Non-gaming visitor spending in Macau up by 36% YoY in 1Q24

Non-gaming visitor spending in Macau reached $2.54 billion in the first quarter of 2024, a 36 percent increase yearly and a 20 percent rise compared to 1Q19. 

Charges filed in New Zealand’s largest illegal lottery scheme

A Christchurch man and his company are facing serious charges in what New Zealand authorities are calling the largest illegal lottery operation ever uncovered in the country.

PAGCOR issues 40 licenses to offshore gaming operators (IGLs)

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has issued a total of 40 licenses to offshore gaming operators or internet gaming licensees (IGL).

Hard Rock International denies involvement in The Star bid

Hard Rock International has issued a statement denying that it has made a takeover bid for Australian gaming operator The Star, just hours after The Star stated that a consortium linked to a Hard Rock entity had been in touch about ‘potential transactions’.

SkyCity agrees to $2.54M penalty in New Zealand for AML/CFT breaches

New Zealand and Australian gaming operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with NZ authorities over AML/CFT breaches and has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $2.54 million.