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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Prince Group founder Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia

Prince Group founder Chen Zhi has reportedly been detained in Cambodia and repatriated to China. The case has attracted attention well beyond the region, with investigations across de multiple jurisdictions still unfolding. Meanwhile, Macau’s business environment is prompting quieter but significant changes, as Malaysian company Mega Fortris abandons plans for local playing card manufacturing amid rising costs and space constraints.

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