Australia's AML/CTF regulator is warning that compliance weaknesses continue to be exploited, as the country prepares to update obligations starting end-March.

Elsewhere

TransAct casino and gaming sales reach $26.87M in FY25

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 11, 2026

TransAct sees casino and gaming sales hit $26.87 million in FY25 but still registers $1.2 million loss.

Elsewhere

AGEM Index down by 10.7% monthly in February

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 11, 2026

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index fell by 10.7 percent in February compared with the prior month, dropping 8.9 percent year-on-year.

Philippines

Bloomberry’s Enrique Razon Jr leads Philippine tycoons on Forbes billionaire list

Viviana Chan - March 11, 2026

Razon leads Philippine billionaires on the Forbes list with a $16.5 billion fortune, while DigiPlus chair Eusebio Tanco and Andrew Tan also make the rich list.

South Korea

Kangwon Land to commence $135M property revamp in April

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 11, 2026

Kangwon Land commences $135.7 million renovation, scheduled for completion before opening its second casino in 2028.

Australia

When a wager is not a wager: inside the prediction market revolution

Frank Schuengel - March 10, 2026

Prediction markets have regulators in a bind over what should be considered gambling and what is a financial derivative.

Macau

SJM faces ‘perfect storm’ as satellite closures and costs hit results: CLSA

Viviana Chan - March 10, 2026

CLSA says SJM faces a 'perfect storm' as satellite casino closures, rising costs and market share losses drive a 32 percent drop in 4Q EBITDA and a return to losses.

Cambodia

Cambodia Cabinet to review draft anti-scam law this week: report

Viviana Chan - March 10, 2026

Cambodia’s Cabinet will review a draft anti-telecom fraud law this week that could hold landlords and recruiters legally liable for supporting scam operations.

Japan

Japan sets May–November 2027 window for next round of IR applications

Viviana Chan - March 10, 2026

Japan announces May–November 2027 submission window for IR development plans, offering regions another chance to secure one of two remaining casino licenses.

Australia

The friction trap: expert panel warns against “headline-driven” policy shifts

Frank Schuengel - March 10, 2026

Australian industry experts are calling for a shift away from reactive policymaking towards a stance that protects players, reduces friction and doesn't stifle industry innovation.

South Korea

Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City officially opens, bringing Paradise City to 1,270 keys

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 10, 2026

The Hyatt Regency Incheon Paradise City officially opened this week, following a revamp and rebranding of the 501-room hotel.

Macau

Paradise Entertainment FY25 profit falls to $17.8M on Kam Pek casino closure, lower LMG terminal sales

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 10, 2026

Gaming equipment company Paradise Entertainment is expecting a significant drop in its profit for FY25, following the closure of its satellite casino operation under SJM last year.

Macau

Melco taps Chinese actor Jing Boran as City of Dreams Global Brand Ambassador

Kelsey Wilhelm - March 10, 2026

Macau’s City of Dreams has unveiled Chinese actor and singer Jing Boran as its new Global Brand Ambassador.

Macau

Concerts help drive Macau’s March GGR toward 14% YoY growth: Citigroup

Viviana Chan - March 9, 2026

Citigroup says concerts at major resorts helped boost Macau’s early March gaming revenue, keeping GGR on track for about 14 percent year-on-year growth.

Australia