Cambodian casino group Prince Group has been accused of running vast online scam operations and human trafficking rings and has been hit with sweeping US and UK sanctions.

Philippines

Lag in VIP play causes Okada Manila revenue in 3Q25 to drop

AGBrief Editorial - October 15, 2025

Universal Entertainment, the operator of Manila's integrated resort Okada Manila, has announced that its third-quarter results are excelling, particularly driven by an uptick in VIP.

Cambodia

US seizes billions in Bitcoin from Cambodian businessman accused of fraud schemes

AGBrief Editorial - October 15, 2025

US authorities have announced that they have conducted the largest forfeiture action in the history of the Justice Department, seizing some $15 billion in Bitcoin from a Cambodian businessman.

Japan

Osaka plans new leisure facilities around future MGM resort site after Expo 2025 closure

Viviana Chan - October 14, 2025

Osaka to redevelop Yumeshima Island into a tourism hub with MGM Osaka IR, featuring leisure zones, hotels and a preserved Expo landmark.

Malaysia

Genting’s $1.6B bid to take Genting Malaysia private could lift long-term value: Maybank

Viviana Chan - October 14, 2025

Genting’s $1.6B bid to privatize Genting Malaysia could unlock long-term value through US asset gains, Maybank says.

Macau

Macau’s October GGR outlook cut to 3–6% growth amid weak holiday showing: JP Morgan

Viviana Chan - October 14, 2025

Macau’s October GGR outlook slashed to 3–6% YoY growth by JP Morgan amid soft Golden Week and typhoon impact.

United States

Ainsworth CEO Harald Neumann steps down

AGBrief Editorial - October 14, 2025

Just days after the Nevada Gaming Control Board pushed for Harald Neumann to withdraw an application to operate a gaming company, the executive is stepping down from his role as CEO of Ainsworth Game Technology.

Malaysia

Genting announces conditional $1.6B takeover offer for Genting Malaysia

Viviana Chan - October 14, 2025

Genting bids $1.6B to fully acquire Genting Malaysia, citing synergies for major global projects including New York expansion.

Australia

Light & Wonder to delist from Nasdaq, have sole listing on ASX starting mid-November

AGBrief Editorial - October 14, 2025

Light & Wonder has announced that it is planning to delist from the Nasdaq Stock Market and transition to a sole listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Macau