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Sudhir H. Kalé

Sudhir H. Kalé
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http://www.gameplanconsultants.com/
Sudhir H. Kalé, Ph.D., is the Founder and Principal of GamePlan Consultants, a boutique consultancy dedicated to enhancing the employee and customer experience in integrated casino resorts. He has introduced service blueprints at some of the largest casino properties in the world. Sudhir has published around 150 articles on the marketing and management of casinos. You can write to him at [email protected].

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Macau’s tax take from casinos increased 6% year-on-year to $8.78B in the first nine months, nearing 80% of the annual goal.

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The Star Entertainment Group Limited has confirmed the appointment of Bruce Mathieson Jnr. as a Non-Executive Director

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced the appointment of Casper Stylsvig as Executive Director, Sports Business, effective from January 2026.

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MGM China’s President and Executive Director says that American-backed gaming operators in Macau are “very local companies”.

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Macau’s gaming STRs fell 9.5% in first nine months of 2025

Gaming-related suspicious transaction reports in Macau dropped 9.5% in 2025, pushing the city’s total down nearly 9%.

DigiPlus takes “strategic pause” on Brazil platform after three-week soft launch

DigiPlus pauses its Brazil GamePlus platform on October 10th after a three-week soft launch, with a full relaunch set for early 2026.

Macau retailers report weak spending despite record holiday crowds

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Australian media watchdog reports stricter enforcement of interactive gambling safeguards

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it has stepped up enforcement of interactive gambling safeguards.

Gen Z accounts for one-quarter of China’s National Day travel bookings: Fliggy

Fliggy data show Gen Z made up nearly a quarter of National Day bookings, highlighting stronger youth spending and preference for experience-based travel.

Manila’s Westside City construction 75% complete as project enters final stretch

Manila Westie city City construction nears completion, offering a new IR to the dynamic city's plethora of casinos.

Macau police bust jewellery shop for illegal gambling-linked lending and cash-out scheme

Three locals were arrested in Macau for allegedly conducting gambling-linked lending and currency exchange at a jewellery shop.

NBA returns to China after six-year absence

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PAGCOR remits $222M to treasury, reinforces fiscal role

PAGCOR remits $222M in dividends to the National Treasury, earning DOF recognition as one of the top GOCC contributors in 2024.

Macau casinos post best Golden Week in over five years despite typhoon disruption: JP Morgan

Macau casinos logged $687M in Golden Week GGR, the best in five years, as analysts see strong recovery despite typhoon slowdown.

Sun Group, Hilton expand partnership with new luxury hotels in Vietnam

US hospitality giant Hilton ups partnership with Vietnamese developer Sun Group, announcing new projects across three major destinations that will add more than 2,000 rooms.

Melco opens integrated resort hospital at Studio City to boost medical tourism

Melco has opened the iRad Hospital at Studio City, described as the world’s first and Macau’s only integrated resort hospital equipped with MRI and CT scanning facilities. 

Extended Golden Week dilutes premium mass traffic but player quality stays ‘golden’: Citigroup

Macau's premium mass player quality remains ‘golden’ despite a 15 percent year-on-year decline in visitor numbers during October 2025's Golden Week.

Las Vegas Sands shuts down digital gaming project, pledges continuation of Macau, Singapore investments

Las Vegas Sands shuts down its digital gaming project, focusing on investments in Macau and Singapore.

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