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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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Philippines detains high-risk Chinese nationals in fraud probe

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The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested several high-risk Chinese fugitives in separate operations across Pampanga, including inside the Clark Freeport Zone and a casino in Angeles City.
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Philippines

Philippine Police bust unlicensed raffle syndicate in Tarlac

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Authorities in the Philippines have arrested 94 individuals in connection with an illegal online and offline raffle operation in Tarlac province, according to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG).
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Europe

Isle of Man GSC fines operator following AML compliance gaps

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The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has imposed a $95,500 civil penalty on licensed operator SK IOM Limited over AML/CFT breaches.
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Philippines

Senate bill triggers sharp sell-off in Philippines online gaming stocks

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South Korea

Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue soars 42.5% in 1H25

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Thailand

Thai opposition groups demand government withdraw casino bill entirely

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South Korea

South Korea’s GKL casino sales drop 6% year-on-year in June

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GKL posts KRW37.81B in June casino sales, down 6% YoY; H1 performance remains strong with 9% annual growth.
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South Korea

Paradise Co. casino revenue jumps 41% in June

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Paradise Co. sees June casino revenue soar 41% year-on-year, boosted by strong table and machine gaming across its properties.
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Philippines

Resurgence of illegal gaming sites raises concerns, says Philippines Senator Gatchalian

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Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has warned that the rise of illegal offshore gaming sites indicates ongoing vulnerabilities related POGOs.
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Elsewhere

FATF warns of rising crypto misuse, urges stricter global oversight

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FATF calls for tighter crypto rules as illicit use spreads to stablecoins and gaming, exposing gaps in global AML systems.
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India

Indian state of Sikkim cracks down on illegal online gambling sites

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Indian authorities in Sikkim have initiated a crackdown on illegal online gambling websites operating in the region.
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Macau

Macau gaming recovery peaks at 88% of pre-pandemic levels in breakthrough June: JP Morgan

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Macau gaming rebounds to 88% of 2019 levels in June, lifted by VIP play, concerts, Capella ramp-up, and yuan strength: JP Morgan.
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Philippines

DigiPlus to launch operations in Brazil this September

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

NagaCorp Chairman Timothy McNally retires, Philip Lee steps in

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

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

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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.
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Elsewhere

Curacao regulator targets use of local entities for foreign gaming licenses

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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.
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United States

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

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

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended from duty by Constitutional Court

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

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

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

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