Reports of a regulatory crisis in Curacao’s gaming sector have been greatly exaggerated, with the regulatory body saying it remains fully operational despite the reshuffle.

Philippines

PAGCOR donates 70 patient transport units to improve emergency services nationwide

AGBrief Editorial - October 16, 2025

PAGCOR donates $2.5M for 70 patient transport vehicles to strengthen emergency response nationwide.

Malaysia

Genting $1.6B takeover bid for Malaysian unit poses credit risks: CreditSights

Nelson Moura - October 16, 2025

Genting Berhad takeover bid could strain the parent company’s finances while modestly benefiting its subsidiary, say analysts.

Australia

Victoria gambling regulator unveils plan to strengthen industry accountability

Nelson Moura - October 16, 2025

Victoria’s gambling regulator outlines ambitious agenda aimed at protecting the public, curbing criminal exploitation, and building trust in the state’s casinos and gaming industry.

United States

MGM abandons New York casino bid citing competition concerns

Viviana Chan - October 16, 2025

MGM Resorts drops its $2.3B New York casino proposal, citing market shifts, while Genting and rivals stay in the race.

United States

Entain gaming revenue grows 6% in 3Q25, boosted by BetMGM performance

Viviana Chan - October 16, 2025

Entain reports 6% 3Q25 revenue growth driven by BetMGM's 23% surge; joint venture to distribute $200M to parents, upgrades FY25 guidance.

Cambodia

Cambodian casino group Prince Group at the center of major US-UK cybercrime sanctions

Nelson Moura - October 15, 2025

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