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Myanmar

Myanmar authorities demolish 333 illegal buildings in KK Park crackdown

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

Myanmar has demolished 333 of 635 illegal buildings in KK Park as part of a major crackdown on telecom fraud and online gambling, state media reports.

South Korea

Rising Chinese demand fuels bullish sentiment toward Jeju Dream Tower operator: Brokerage

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

Rebounding Chinese travel and rising market share drive a stronger outlook for Lotte Tour’s Dream Tower, according to Korean brokerage Yuanta.

Philippines

Philippine police go after offshore gaming operators hiding behind names of BPOs/IT solutions companies

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 8, 2025

Philippine police concentrate on bringing down POGOs hiding behind the guise of BPOs and IT solutions companies.

Philippines

Philippines’ Pasig City moves to curb gambling influence with ban on ads, promotions

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

Pasig City bans all gambling ads and promotions to curb addiction risks, aligning with the Philippines’ broader push for stronger responsible gaming rules.

Macau

UBS lifts Macau 2026 GGR outlook on firm premium demand

Viviana Chan - December 8, 2025

UBS lifts Macau’s 2026 GGR outlook, pointing to firm premium demand and new upscale suites and amenities that reinforce mass-market momentum.

Australia

Ainsworth Game Technology expecting dip in revenue and profit in 2H25 on lower sales

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 8, 2025

Ainsworth Game Technology profit and revenue drop in 2H25, on lower sales, despite APAC consistency.

Malaysia

Genting Berhad launches $1.22B notes program to support Genting Malaysia takeover push

Viviana Chan - December 7, 2025

Genting Berhad ramps up fundraising with a $1.22B notes program and fresh issuance to support its push for full control of Genting Malaysia.

Japan

Dynam Japan posts 40.2% profit surge despite 3.2% drop in pachinko revenue

Viviana Chan - December 7, 2025

Dynam Japan reports profit up 40.2 percent despite a 3.2 percent dip in pachinko revenue, supported by lower expenses and improved operational efficiency.

Macau

Trio accused of operating illicit car-based money exchange service near casinos

Viviana Chan - December 7, 2025

Macau police arrested three men accused of running a mobile money-exchange service for gamblers, handling $1.5 million in illegal transactions since January.

Philippines

PH authorities net 112 in Manila POGO raid

Nelson Moura - December 7, 2025

Filipino authorities apprehended 112 individuals, including 95 Filipinos and 17 foreign nationals, at an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in central Manila.

Australia

BetMakers signs definitive agreement to acquire Las Vegas Dissemination Company

Nelson Moura - December 7, 2025

Australian wagering market technology supplier BetMakers has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and liabilities of the Las Vegas Dissemination Company.

Cambodia

Cambodia launching pilot visa-free program for Chinese nationals

AGBrief Editorial - December 5, 2025

Cambodia is launching a visa-free pilot program for Chinese nationals starting in mid-June of next year, allowing visits of up to 14 days.

United States

AGEM Index fell by 1.5% m-o-m in November

AGBrief Editorial - December 5, 2025

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index marked November with a slight retraction, falling by 1.5 percent from the prior month, but remained 16 percent higher than a year earlier.

United States

IGT officially announces Hector Fernandez as CEO, starting ‘new era of leadership’

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 4, 2025

Hector Fernandez officially joins IGT as its new CEO, ushering in 'new era of leadership'.

Macau

European visitor arrivals to Macau reach 80% of pre-pandemic levels: MGTO

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2025

Macau sees European arrivals return to 80% of 2019 levels, prompting the MGTO to strengthen global outreach and deepen cooperation with European travel partners.

Japan

Japan’s Esports industry confronts legal challenges amid gambling ban: Lawyers

Nelson Moura - December 4, 2025

Japan’s booming esports sector is facing a complex web of legal hurdles, as strict gambling laws and regulatory frameworks continue to shape the industry, according to a legal analysis.

Vietnam

Vietnam’s Sun Group aims to make Phu Quoc Island the next Phuket or Bali

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2025

Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group is intensifying its push to elevate Phu Quoc Island into a leading regional resort destination by coupling aviation expansion with integrated hospitality and entertainment assets.

Thailand

Assets linked to Prince Group among $300M seized in Thai scam network sweep

Viviana Chan - December 4, 2025

Thai police seize hundreds of millions and detain suspects as cross-border scam operations linked to Prince Group face new scrutiny.

Australia

BetMakers enters exclusive 5-year agreement to launch CrownBet

Kelsey Wilhelm - December 4, 2025

Australian wagering market technology supplier BetMakers Technology has entered into an exclusive five-year agreement with Betfair Australia to launch CrownBet.

United States