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Macau

Galaxy’s Francis Lui ranks 9th on 2026 Hong Kong rich list

Viviana Chan -
Galaxy chairman Francis Lui secures ninth place on Fobes' 2026 Hong Kong rich list, led by casino-linked wealth growth.
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Australia

BetMakers confirms informal takeover talks with Tabcorp, addresses share price surge

Nelson Moura -
BetMakers has confirmed that it engaged in preliminary talks with Tabcorp over a possible takeover.
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Macau

Macau forecasts up to 6.2M cross-border trips over 9-day CNY break

Viviana Chan -
Macau forecasts up to 6.2M border crossings over the CNY holiday, with February 19th peak traffic and enhanced measures to manage travel surges.
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Cambodia

Cambodia drafts new law to combat telecom and online scams

Viviana Chan -
Cambodia is fast-tracking a new draft law to enhance inter-agency coordination and clarify penalties for telecom fraud and cross-border crimes.
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Elsewhere

Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO warns of rampant illegal betting: report

Nelson Moura -
The CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club warns that "illegal wagering is rampant", and the industry needs change to avoid decline.
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United States

Crane NXT posts solid 2025 results, lifts dividends

Nelson Moura -
Crane NXT reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2025 and said it will raise its annual dividend by 6 percent.
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Australia

Tabcorp fined by ACMA for taking in-play tennis bets

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australian authorities have fined Tabcorp Holdings Limited for taking online in-play sports bets.
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Australia

Novomatic’s takeover bid for Ainsworth fails

Viviana Chan -
Novomatic's takeover bid for Ainsworth fails as it falls short of requirements and lapses after missing the deadline.
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Philippines

PAGCOR tightens regulations on online gambling

Nelson Moura -
PAGCOR will be enforcing stricter regulations regarding online gambling, particularly KYC protocols, advertising restrictions, and promoting responsible gaming measures.
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Thailand

Thailand tightens exports to prevent scam compounds rebuilding in Cambodia

Viviana Chan -
Thailand tightens border export controls on cement and steel to stop scam networks from rebuilding compounds in Cambodia’s border regions.
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Philippines

Chinese ambassador calls for Cebu–Xiamen air link to strengthen China–Philippines

Viviana Chan -
Chinese ambassador urges revival of Cebu–Xiamen flights to boost exchanges and help stabilize China–Philippines relations.
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Cambodia

Cambodian authorities raid Golden Lion Casino Hotel amongst telecom fraud crackdown

Nelson Moura -
Cambodian authorities raid Golden Lion Casino Hotel in Sihanoukville amongst telecom fraud crackdown.
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Macau

MGM China dividend debate heats up after license fee hike: CLSA 

Viviana Chan -
Fee hike transparency issues aside, CLSA expects MGM China to boost dividend payout and maintains Outperform rating.
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Macau

Galaxy opens Capella hotel for “top percentile of VIP guests”

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Galaxy Entertainment Group officially opened its new Capella hotel, aimed only at VIPs, on Tuesday.
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Philippines

Philippine lawmaker filing resolution to examine Epstein’s possible footprint in the nation

Kelsey Wilhelm -
A Philippine senator is looking to file a resolution to examine the extent of deceased billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein’s possible network in the country.
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Australia

Aristocrat acquires AI-powered tools group Gaming Analytics

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Aristocrat Leisure has announced the acquisition of Gaming Analytics ‘for an undisclosed sum’.
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Elsewhere

Suspicious sports matches down 1% in 2025 amid stronger monitoring: Sportradar

Viviana Chan -
Sportradar data show that global match-fixing activity rose by just 1% yearly in 2025.
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Macau

Macau collected $1.03B in gaming taxes in January, up 14.5% YoY

Viviana Chan -
Macau’s January gaming tax revenue rose 14.5% year-on-year to $1.03 billion, supported by strong GGR and steady tourism recovery.
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Macau

Macau police uncover $5M illegal exchange operation at Cotai jewelry store

Viviana Chan -
Macau authorities dismantle a $5M gambling-related illegal exchange scheme at a Cotai jewelry store.
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Macau

Epstein files: several Macau mentions, including Stanley Ho, Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn: report

Nelson Moura -
Epstein files contain mentions of Macau, businessmen Stanley Ho, Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, indicates TDM Canal Macau report.
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