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Matt Ballesty is a strategic and results-oriented business expert with 30 years of global experience in leadership and operations management within highly regulated and complex environments. Possesses intimate knowledge on the operations and management of an integrated resort property with the ability to adapt to different jurisdictions. Currently, Matt is the Managing Director of Three Points Consulting, a gaming and hospitality consultancy company providing expert and strategic advice to boards, management, investors and regulators.

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Macau

Macau October visitor arrival tally up 10.8% yearly, to 3.47 million

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Macau’s visitor arrivals in October saw a 10.8 percent yearly increase to 3.47 million, according to official data.
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Macau

Macau regulators overseeing redeployment of 1K workers at soon-to-close SJM’s Casino Ponte 16

Nelson Moura -
Macau gaming watchdog to oversee redeployment of over 1K workers from SJM's satellite casino at Ponte 16 due to its impending closure.
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Malaysia

Genting Berhad issues $104M in new notes to fund Genting Malaysia takeover

Nelson Moura -
Genting Berhad announced its financing unit has issued $104 million in medium-term notes to help with the takeover of Genting Malaysia.
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Philippines

Pronet Gaming breaks ground with SCBPO accreditation in the Philippines

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Omni-channel turnkey provider Pronet Gaming has announced that it is the first internationally-licensed B2B company in the gaming sector to establish an SCBPO-accredited operation in the Philippines via Claymore Solutions.
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Australia

Bally’s The Star investment approved by NSW and Queensland authorities

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Bally's investment in The Star has now received regulatory approval by both the New South Wales and Queensland governments.
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Thailand

Thailand watchdog accuses elites of protecting scam gangs

Viviana Chan -
ACT chief says Thailand’s crackdown on scam networks is failing as influential elites allegedly protect online gambling and laundering rings.
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Philippines

POGO mayor Alice Guo handed life sentence for human trafficking: report

Viviana Chan -
Philippine authorities jail former mayor Alice Guo for life for overseeing a trafficking operation inside a Chinese-run scam compound.
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Macau

Macau government projects $29.3B in gaming revenue for 2026

Viviana Chan -
Macau projects $29.29 billion in GGR for 2026 amid steady tourism growth and four straight months of $2.48 billion-plus gaming revenue.
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Macau

SJM drops Ponte 16 deal, advances L’Arc Hotel acquisition

Viviana Chan -
SJM confirms the end of the Ponte 16 deal, closing the casino on November 28th while advancing its strategic L’Arc Hotel acquisition.
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Pacific Islands

Imperial Pacific liquidation plan heads to creditor vote

Nelson Moura -
Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) is now moving toward its final chapter as creditors prepare to vote on its proposed Chapter 11 liquidation plan.
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Myanmar

High-profile Myanmar military raid nets over 300 at Thai-border scam centre

Viviana Chan -
Myanmar detains some 350 people after raids on compound near Thai border, in most high-profile action to date.
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South Korea

Kangwon Land reports full achievement of 2024 Value-up goals

Viviana Chan -
Kangwon Land posts record 2024 results as all Value-up goals are achieved, boosting payouts and pushing ahead with expansion projects.
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Macau

Macau gov’t predicts lower gaming tax volume for 2026

Nelson Moura -
Macau authorities estimate 2026 will end with a total of $11.6 billion in taxes collected from public concessions, the majority of which is represented by gaming taxes.
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Macau

Melco Resorts to shut down Mocha Grand Dragon

Nelson Moura -
Melco Resorts will shut down another slot machine parlor - Mocha Grand Dragon - at 23:59 on November 24th.
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Philippines

DigiPlus to acquire majority stake in parent firm of New Coast Hotel Manila

Nelson Moura -
DigiPlus Interactive to acquire a majority stake in International Entertainment Corporation (IEC), the Hong Kong-listed parent of New Coast Hotel Manila.
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Macau

“Strict legal compliance” and “improved digitalized management” of gaming sector: Macau Chief Executive

Nelson Moura -
Macau's Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai delivered an optimistic assessment of the city's economic outlook while unveiling a focused set of policies for 2025, aimed at accelerating the pivot toward economic diversification and aggressive global tourism promotion.
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Philippines

Ex-NUSTAR chief Frederick Go steps up as Philippines’ Finance Chief amid Cabinet shakeup

Viviana Chan -
Philippines names ex-NUSTAR chief Frederick Go as Finance Secretary amid a major cabinet reshuffle triggered by the widening flood control scandal.
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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to activate Gambling Regulatory Authority Act on December 1st

Viviana Chan -
Sri Lanka sets December 1st for the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act to take effect, marking a major overhaul of the country’s gaming regulation.
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Philippines

PH Resorts swings to $1.89M net loss in 3Q25 as revenues nearly halve

Viviana Chan -
Emerald Bay developer PH Resorts recorded a significant loss in 3Q25, amongst a strong drop in revenue.
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Australia

AUSTRAC updates online reporting platform

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Australia's financial watchdog updates its online reporting platform AUSTRAC Online, to improve ease of reporting.
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