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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Spike in gaming crimes in Macau

A matter of perspective. Gaming-related crime in Macau rose 70.1% in the first three quarters of 2025 due to updated reporting methods linked to the new Anti-Illegal Gambling Crime Law, although overall public security remains stable, with a 7.1% decline in total criminal cases. Meanwhile, the Philippine government has urged critics to provide concrete evidence for allegations of conflict of interest against PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco, following reports that a construction firm owned by his family secured over $120.14 million in government contracts since his appointment, while Tengco denies any wrongdoing and claims he fully divested his interests in the company when he took office.

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