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Fred Gushin

Fred Gushin
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Fredric Gushin is Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group, an international gaming consultancy. Spectrum is US-based and provides a wide range of services to a variety of governmental and private sector clients. Gushin has managed Spectrum’s engagements throughout Asia and Australia.

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CLSA cuts MGM China earnings forecasts by over 6% for 2026–27 on higher license fees

Higher license fees prompt CLSA to downgrade MGM China’s 2026–27 earnings outlook by more than 6%, despite retaining an Outperform rating

Myanmar demolishes more illegal gambling buildings in Shwe Kokko and KK Park

Myanmar steps up crackdown on online scams and illegal gambling, demolishing hundreds of unauthorised buildings in Shwe Kokko and KK Park

Portugal extends casino concessions as bidding process continues

The Portuguese government has extended the operating concessions for casinos in three key regions by three months, as the process to award new long-term licenses remains underway.

Palasino Holdings opens new casino in the Czech Republic

Hong Kong-listed Palasino Holdings Limited announced it has opened its newest property, Palasino Mikulov, in the Czech Republic, marking a key step in the group’s expansion across Central Europe.

Macau records 1.14M visitor arrivals during SAR anniversary and Christmas holiday

Holiday travel surged in Macau as 1.14 million visitors arrived between December 20th and 28th, driving 6.25 million cross-border movements.

Suntrust reshuffles board with two new director appointments

Suntrust reshuffles its board with two new director appointments as it advances the long-delayed Westside City integrated resort project.

Melco to operate three Mocha slot clubs via management company starting January 1st

Melco secured authorization to operate Mocha Golden Dragon, Mocha Porto Interior and Mocha Hotel Sintra through a management company starting January 1st, 2026.

PH Resorts to be reclassified as Hotel & Leisure on Philippine Stock Exchange

PH Resorts, behind the failed Emerald Bay integrated resort, is set to be reclassified on the Philippine bourse after losing its provisional casino license.

Australia’s Star Entertainment faces executive exits, confirms new CEO

Australia’s embattled casino operator Star Entertainment Group has announced major changes in its leadership team, with two senior executives stepping down and the board confirming Bruce Mathieson Jnr as its new chief executive officer and managing director.

Sands China renews trademark license deal with LVS until 2028

Sands China Ltd said it has renewed its international trademark license agreement with parent Las Vegas Sands (LVS), ensuring continued use of the group’s brands in Macau and across Greater China until the end of 2028.

Gaming employs over a quarter of Macau’s workforce

Nearly 69,100 people were employed in Macau’s gaming industry between September and November, accounting for about 25.8 percent of the city’s employed residents, official figures showed.

MGM China inks new 20-year branding agreement with MGM Resorts, monthly license fee rises to 3.5%

MGM China has inked a new branding agreement with its parent company MGM Resorts, for a period of up to 20 years and under an increased monthly license fee.

Vietnam proposes full ID disclosure for football bettors, keeps daily betting cap at $380

Vietnam moves to require full ID checks for legal football betting while keeping the daily wagering cap unchanged at $380 per person.

SJM authorized to directly operate L’Arc Macau Casino from December 30th

L’Arc Macau becomes the only satellite casino to shift to direct operation after the government authorized SJM’s takeover from December 30th

Macau sets new tourism record with 39.41M visitor arrivals

Macau recorded a new tourism high, as cumulative visitor arrivals surpassed the 2019 peak, reaching 39.41 million by December 27th.

Newport World Resorts parent company raises $18.7M via warrants issuance

Alliance Group to expand IR developments following $18.71 million share warrants issuance.

Macau gov’t says 3,500 staff reassigned as satellite casino exit nears deadline

Macau's satellite casino closures are proceeding smoothly, with authorities saying 3,500 workers have transitioned without complaints.

Macau Legend relocates legal base to Bermuda, targets loss offset

Macau Legend completes Bermuda redomiciliation and capital restructuring to create surplus for offsetting accumulated losses.

Visitor arrivals to Macau rise 14.4% to nearly 36.5M in Jan–Nov

Macau welcomed about 36 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2025, up 14.4% year-on-year, on strong Mainland Chinese and overseas demand.

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