Ratings agency Fitch has placed Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp – a leading pachinko and pachislot supplier and parent company of Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila – on Ratings Watch Negative (RWN) as…
Sands China celebrates 20th anniversary of Sands Macao
Sands China has celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of its first Macau resort, Sands Macao, at a lavish event outside the peninsula property on Thursday night. It also hailed the…
NagaCorp terminates employment of founder’s son Chen Cherchi
Chen Cherchi, one of three sons of founder Chen Lip Keong appointed to senior executive positions at NagaCorp in early 2022, has been terminated as CEO – Finance and Treasury, just weeks…
China calls for joint cooperation to fight cross-border gambling after meeting with Korean police chief
China’s Minister of Public Security met with the head of the South Korean Police Department on Thursday, stating afterwards that cooperation between the two nations in the fight against cross-border gambling should…
SkyCity to pay US$45 million for Adelaide casino breaches after striking deal with AUSTRAC
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group said Friday it has reached an agreement with Australian money laundering watchdog AUSTRAC under which the company will pay AU$67 million (US$45 million) for historical AML failures…
Genting Singapore expresses interest in UAE casino resort development
Genting Singapore’s Executive Chairman Lim Kok Thay has confirmed interest in pursuing an integrated resort development in the United Arab Emirates, claiming the company’s non-gaming experience and the high esteem in which…
888poker to Exit New Jersey in June, WSOP Remains Operational
888poker is preparing to leave New Jersey on June 3, an event that will be subsequently followed by the exit of the 888casino NJ app from online stores Earlier in the week,…
Sharp Alpha Closes $25M Fund to Fuel Sports, Gaming Startups
The company hopes to capitalize on the growing popularity of gambling worldwide, supporting innovative ventures that can disrupt the sector with unique offerings Sharp Alpha Advisors has announced the successful closing of…
Blask Launches New AI-Powered Analytics Tool for iGaming Industry
The new solution, catering specifically to the online gambling industry, provides efficiency and helps companies in the vertical identify growth opportunities An up-and-coming iGaming startup called Blask, announced the launch of its…
Ainsworth expands in Asia via installations in S. Korea
Slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd says it has “expanded its footprint in Asia”, with “significant” installations of its slot machines at two casino properties in South Korea. The Australia-listed firm…