ASIA IN FOCUS
Hornbuckle bullish on Thailand prospects, MBS hits 500 million visitors, Villar cuts ties with Dowinn Group, and more.
ASIAN GAMING
ASIA IN FOCUS
Thai PM suspends review of Entertainment Complex Bill saying ‘Let all issues be thoroughly examined,’ Sri Lankan officials revive call for a casino regulator, and more.
Star to Offload Queen’s Wharf Stake to JV Partners
Star Entertainment has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf project in Brisbane in a deal that looks to secure the embattled group's future.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Macau GGR rebounds in February, PIGOs under fire in the Philippines, Thailand ditches wealth requirement for casino entry and more.
NSW Backtracks on ‘Pokies’ Buyback Scheme
New South Wales’ government has abandoned plans to remove thousands of poker machines in its latest gambling U-turn.
Star Entertainment Suspended from ASX after Missing Deadline
Star Entertainment Group has been suspended from Sydney’s ASX after failing to lodge its half-year results by Friday’s deadline.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Thailand casino bill progressing, MGM seeking Macau financing, Philippines exits AML gray list and more.
Hong Kong Jockey Club welcomes Government’s basketball betting move
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has welcomed an announcement by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) that it will be invited to submit a proposal to...
BetMakers’ Global Tote expands further in Asia
Perak Turf Club, one of Malaysia’s leading horseracing tracks, has enhanced its betting offering through a new 10-year deal with Global Tote.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Timor-Leste sees first casino proposal, Macau CE warns of impacts from regional growth, Sri Lanka hikes casino taxes and more.
Melco Resorts secures global recognition for sustainability performance
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has received recognition from several environment-focused organisations for its ongoing corporate sustainability efforts.
NSW opens public consulation over exclusion scheme proposals
New South Wales has launched a public consultation over gambling policy reforms, including the establishment of an exclusion scheme.
Thailand proposes tough rules to keep nationals out of planned casino resorts
Thailand is proposing tough new entry requirements designed to restrict its citizens from entering its planned casino resorts.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Thai PM pledges to combat illegal iGaming, Macau sees uptick after CNY comes up short, Hoiana Resort announces massive new investment and more.
Star Entertainment in talks to sell Brisbane casino stake
Star Entertainment Group has rejected numerous bids from its Hong Kong-based partners who are seeking to acquire its stake in the partially opened Star Brisbane casino resort.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Macau January revenue comes up short of estimates, CNMI could close casino commission, PAGCOR sells two casinos and more.
PAGCOR closes two loss-making Casino Filipino sites
Two Casino Filipino venues that lost more than PHP160m over the last two years are being closed by parent company PAGCOR.
ASIA IN FOCUS
PAGCOR hails record results in 2024, Thai residents push back on casinos, LVS credits Singapore for healthy Q4 and more.
Troubled Star Entertainment agrees A$60m deal to sell Star Sydney Events Centre
Star Entertainment Group has agreed to sell the Star Sydney Event Centre as part of an A$60m deal.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Guo charged with money laundering in POGO case, Star shareholders buy in despite cash hemorrhage, Orix Corp. bullish on Japan IR and more.
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February 23-25: SiGMA Eurasia, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/eurasia.
February 25-27: SBC Summit Rio, Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-rio.
February 25-27: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit AGELagos.com.
March 10-12: SiGMA Africa, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, Cape Town, South Africa. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/africa.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
March 12-13: NEXT Summit New York 2025, Convene, New York City, New York. Produced by NEXT.io. For more information visit next.io/summits/newyork/
March 19-20: SAGSE LATAM 2025, Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina. Produced by Monographie. For more information visit sagselatam.com
March 31-April 3: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit www.indiangamingtradeshow.com
April 15-16: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Cooper Levenson, Evolution, Sightline, and PlayDoIt.Mx. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
February 25-27: SBC Summit Rio, Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-rio.
February 25-27: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit AGELagos.com.
March 10-12: SiGMA Africa, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, Cape Town, South Africa. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/africa.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
March 12-13: NEXT Summit New York 2025, Convene, New York City, New York. Produced by NEXT.io. For more information visit next.io/summits/newyork/
March 19-20: SAGSE LATAM 2025, Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina. Produced by Monographie. For more information visit sagselatam.com
March 31-April 3: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit www.indiangamingtradeshow.com
April 15-16: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Cooper Levenson, Evolution, Sightline, and PlayDoIt.Mx. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
