Asia Gaming Brief

From key insights to unforgettable moments—watch the highlights from Day 1 of the #ASEANGamingSummit2025 and relive the excitement! ✨

G2E Asia and the Asian IR Expo will return to The Venetian Macao from May 12th to May 14th, 2026, with more than 8,000 industry professionals expected to attend. agbrief.com/news/macau/09/…

IEC has fully repaid its promissory notes and secured bank borrowing using proceeds from its convertible notes deal with DigiPlus Interactive Corp., according to a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday. agbrief.com/news/philippin…

India’s western state of Goa is seeing the emergence of a coordinated civic movement targeting both environmental policy and the offshore casino sector, with potential implications for the local gaming industry. agbrief.com/news/india/08/…

Fugitive Philippine gaming figure Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang has reportedly been sighted in Vietnam, according to Philippine authorities, adding a cross-border dimension to one of the country’s most high-profile cases linked to the gambling sector. agbrief.com/news/philippin…

Australia’s proposed clampdown on gambling advertising is expected to deliver only a marginal reduction in wagering expenditure, according to a new government analysis. agbrief.com/news/08/04/202…

New Zealand is not planning to adopt Australia-style restrictions on sports gambling advertising for now, as authorities focus instead on enacting a regulatory framework for online casinos by May. agbrief.com/news/new-zeala…

Macau’s GGR is expected to grow by only 5% year-on-year in 2026, reaching MOP260B ($32.2B), according to a report by brokerage CLSA, which cautioned that the scope for further upside has diminished despite a stronger-than-expected start to the year. agbrief.com/news/macau/08/…

The JV, which is 51 percent owned by Century Entertainment, remains focused on the development, customization and distribution of gaming platforms across Asia-Pacific, with the Philippines now confirmed as its core initial market. agbrief.com/news/hong-kong…

According to CBRE analysts John DeCree and Max Marsh, Macau GGR is forecast to expand by 8.3 percent year-over-year in FY26, surpassing consensus estimates of 6 percent. agbrief.com/news/macau/07/…

For gambling operators, Isle of Man has created a legal framework that treats your most valuable intangible asset the same way the financial world treats property or intellectual property. agbrief.com/intel/deep-div…

@softswiss , a leading iGaming software provider, has won the 2026 Global Tech Award in Cyber Security Technology for Pipeguard, its custom‑built security platform integrated directly into the software development process. agbrief.com/news/europe/07…

@1xBet_Eng participated in the Africa Gaming Expo, where industry leaders were honored for driving bold innovation and digital transformation that continue to elevate the African iGaming market. @1xaffiliates agbrief.com/news/world/05/…

The IAGA has confirmed that its 43rd International Gaming Summit will take place from Tuesday, June 2 to Thursday, June 4, 2026, at The Ritz‑Carlton Sarasota, bringing global industry leaders together on Florida’s Gulf Coast. agbrief.com/news/usa/07/04…

Data is the new oil. A world-first legal framework from the Isle of Man is turning data into a recognized asset, opening new pathways for monetization and financing across data-heavy industries such as gaming. agbrief.com/news/08/04/202…

According to a filing released on April 7, under the agreement, IAC, Diller and their controlled affiliates will vote any shares exceeding 25.73% of @MGMResortsIntl's total voting power in proportion to how other shareholders vote on the same matters. agbrief.com/news/usa/08/04…

In a new investigation, Amnesty International said it had identified direct overlaps between casino complexes approved by the country’s CGMC and sites where victims reported forced labor, human trafficking, torture and child exploitation. agbrief.com/news/cambodia/…

In a disclosure to the PSE on Monday, April 6th, PhilWeb said it will provide platform technology, system support, gaming content integration, marketing, and operational services for @nwresorts’ GSA online gaming platform, NWPRPlay. agbrief.com/news/philippin…

Paradise Co. posted the sharper drop, with total casino sales falling 39.6 percent year-over-year and 44.0 percent month-over-month to KRW49.50 billion ($32.8 million), according to interim figures released earlier this month. agbrief.com/news/south-kor…

During a press briefing held earlier last week, the minister clarified the legal status of the seized properties, noting that assets identified as instruments used in crimes, proceeds of crime, or products of money laundering are subject to state seizure. agbrief.com/news/cambodia/…

@arenaplusph Head Erick Su said the format is intended to introduce a new interactive layer for local sports fans. “The bracket game is actually very common in the US… but the Philippines has never had that experience. We want to bring that here." agbrief.com/news/philippin…