Susan O'Leary

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Susan O’Leary is the CEO of Alderney eGambling, the Alderney regulator’s strategic and development body. As a lawyer, she represented some of the world’s leading eGambling operators and gambling service providers including many of Alderney’s licensees for many years; and as such has perspective on both the commercial and regulatory elements. Susan has a clear understanding of the online landscape and is a regular speaker at key industry conferences and events globally.

Elsewhere

Alderney: an online safe harbour amidst Asian market turbulence

Susan O'Leary - May 26, 2021

Philippines

Alderney: An online safe harbour amid the turbulence in the Asian gaming industry

Susan O'Leary - April 28, 2021

LATEST NEWS

Philippines

DigiPlus to launch operations in Brazil this September

Kelsey Wilhelm - July 2, 2025

Philippine-based iGaming giant DigiPlus has announced that it is ‘on track to launch its Brazil operations this September’.

Cambodia

NagaCorp Chairman Timothy McNally retires, Philip Lee steps in

Kelsey Wilhelm - July 2, 2025

After over two decades with the company, Timothy McNally has stepped down as Chairman from Cambodia’s largest integrated resort operator NagaCorp.

Europe

Intralot enters into agreement to acquire Bally’s International’s interactive business for $3.18B

Kelsey Wilhelm - July 2, 2025

Greek lottery and gaming provider Intralot has entered into a ‘definitive agreement’ to acquire Bally’s International’s interactive business in a cash-and-shares transaction valued at $3.18 billion.

Elsewhere

Curacao regulator targets use of local entities for foreign gaming licenses

Frank Schuengel - July 2, 2025

The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) has issued a sharp warning to companies using Curacao-registered entities to secure foreign gaming licenses, declaring such practices unlawful.

United States

Merger of IGT’s Digital business and Everi Holdings, under Apollo, completed

Kelsey Wilhelm - July 2, 2025

The acquisition and merger of IGT’s Gaming & Digital Business and Everi Holdings, valued at approximately $6.3 billion, has been completed.

Thailand

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended from duty by Constitutional Court

Viviana Chan - July 1, 2025

Suspension of Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn over ethics charges puts gaming policy reforms on hold, sparking political uncertainty.

Philippines

PAGCOR allocates $877K to BI for illegal POGO worker repatriation

Viviana Chan - July 1, 2025

PAGCOR grants $877K to the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration to fund the deportation of illegal POGO workers.

Hong Kong

Emperor Entertainment sister company reports $2.1B overdue debt

Viviana Chan - July 1, 2025

Emperor International Holdings Ltd., the real estate-focused sister company of Macau satellite casino operator Emperor Entertainment, reported HK$16.6 billion ($2.1 billion) in overdue bank loans as of March 31st and announced it is in discussions with banks regarding a restructuring plan.

Macau

Macau Legend assures auditors it secured agreements with lenders to restructure its debt

Nelson Moura - July 1, 2025

Macau Legend undergoes debt restructuring, acknowledging the concerns over its financial status.

Macau

Macau June GGR totals $2.60B, up 19% year-on-year

Viviana Chan - July 1, 2025

Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR) recorded solid growth in June, defying seasonal trends and bolstered by a wide range of non-gaming offerings. GGR reached...

United States

Resorts World NY eyes full casino license with $5.5B proposal

Frank Schuengel - July 1, 2025

Genting Malaysia Berhad is doubling down on its US ambitions with a landmark $5.5 billion proposal to convert its existing Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) property into one of the largest integrated casino resorts in the country.

Australia

Tom Jingoli promoted to role of President and COO of Konami Gaming

Kelsey Wilhelm - July 1, 2025

Konami Gaming has announced that it has promoted company veteran Tom Jingoli to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as Managing Director of its subsidiary Konami Australia.

New Zealand

Lotto NZ proposes changes to Powerball odds: Report

Nelson Moura - June 30, 2025

Lotto NZ is proposing to increase the number of balls in the Powerball draw, a change that could significantly affect the odds of winning.

Australia

New South Wales and Queensland state budgets have a risky dependence on gambling: Expert

Nelson Moura - June 30, 2025

A top academic has warned that recent budget reports from New South Wales and Queensland show a troubling trend of increasing reliance on gambling taxation

Macau

Ex-dealer and gambler arrested in $226K Macau casino fraud case

Viviana Chan - June 30, 2025

Macau police arrest ex-dealer and gambler for $226K fraud scheme involving delayed bets and high-payout games at a local casino.

Sri Lanka

Think tank calls for Sri Lanka to withdraw and redraft Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 30, 2025

A top think tank in Sri Lanka is calling for the government to completely withdraw and redraft the current version of the Gambling Regulatory Authority bill, published in May of this year.

Thailand

Casino bill debate delayed until August as Thailand seeks broader consensus

Viviana Chan - June 30, 2025

Thailand delays casino bill debate to August, citing need for more review amid political rifts and growing concerns over social impact.

Australia

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane JV partners aim to terminate deal to buy out The Star from the project

Kelsey Wilhelm - June 30, 2025

Embattled Australian gaming operator The Star is facing yet another hurdle as it tries to stay out of bankruptcy, with its joint venture partners in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort indicating they would like to pull out of a deal to purchase its equity stake in the project.

Australia