Gaming industry financial-technology provider Pavilion Payments has appointed Mary Beth Higgins (pictured, right) as its chief executive, with immediate effect. The United States-based company also announced on Thursday that Alyssa Beaver (pictured, left) has simultaneously been promoted to chief r…
Philippine online gaming platform Casino Plus has signed a content partnership with game developer Peter & Sons, with titles to be introduced progressively through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. The companies also plan to develop co-branded campaigns and exclusive games tailored to the Philip…
Naomichi Suzuki, the governor of Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, which has expressed interest in having an integrated resort (IR) with casino, is to seek re-election in a poll due in April 2027. That is according to local news reports reviewed by GGRAsia’s Japan correspondent. Mr Suzuki (pictured in a…
Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd has launched a five-day community outreach programme in partnership with NBA Cares, bringing together young basketball players from Macau, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland for sports training and exchange activities. The “NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Imp…
Mike Repole, the entrepreneur who made billions in the beverage industry, is now a major investor in Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN). With stock down 33% year-to-date and hovering around its lowest levels in six years, Churchill Downs may be a value bet for Repole, who’s a racehorse owner and an inv…
Gaming Laboratories International LLC (GLI) says it has been approved to provide independent testing services for New Zealand’s newly-regulated online casino gambling market. The approval allows GLI to offer testing and compliance services to online gaming operators and suppliers seeking to enter t…
Macau’s hotel establishments recorded an average occupancy rate of 91.3 percent during this year’s October Golden Week, up 3.1 percentage points from the corresponding holiday period in 2025, according to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). The average room rate, however, declined by 1.7 pe…
Danielle Ford is hoping for a stronger showing on Nov. 3 than she managed on Oct. 3. Fifth place in a charity poker tournament is respectable, but anything short of first place in the Nevada governor’s race is a loss. Ford spent last Saturday reaching the final table at the “Every Hand Makes a Diff…
A chairman’s conviction comes with a price tag. Galaxy Entertainment’s Francis Lui has spent $16.6 million increasing his stake, a purchase CLSA interprets as a positive governance signal amid broader weakness in Macau gaming stocks. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: CLSA sees governance gains in Galaxy…
SBC Summit Europe will gather more than 3,000 operator representatives and gaming regulators at RAI Amsterdam from 19–21 April 2027. The post SBC Summit Europe builds on Amsterdam move with regulated markets focus first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Due to the war in Iran, Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) United Arab Emirates (UAE) casino resort project is one of several drags on the gaming stock this year, but some analysts believe the venue will eventually be a significant contributor to share price appreciation. In a new report, Wolfe Research…
IGT has launched a custom Ring of Wealth slot for Holland Casino’s 50th anniversary, now live at all 13 of the operator’s venues in the Netherlands. The post IGT launches custom Ring of Wealth game for Holland Casino 50th anniversary celebrations first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gami…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been approved to provide independent testing services in support of New Zealand’s newly regulated online casino gambling market. The post GLI approved to test iGaming for New Zealand’s newly regulated online casino market first appeared on Asia Gaming New…
Maverick Gaming co‑founder and Las Vegas poker pro Eric Persson is attempting to buy back two struggling Elko, Nev. casinos he once owned, a move he says would keep them open and prevent more than 239 layoffs. The effort involves reacquiring the Maverick Casino Hotel and the Gold Country Inn and Ca…
Brazilian authorities are investigating around 40 online gambling accounts containing unusually large sums over possible links to money laundering and organized crime. The move follows the country’s sweeping ban on sports betting and online casinos. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said some accounts…
Macquarie, one of Australia’s largest banks, remains positive on gaming stocks heading into the Q3 results season, despite gambling companies’ shares falling 12% over the past month. Macquarie Publishes Its Analysis Ahead of Q3 Results According to an October 7 preview note, Macquarie thinks that U…
Launched in partnership with GameBridge, KingWins is a new sweepstakes casino operated by ECOMENTERPRISEUSA INC., which also operates KingPrize and MegaPrize, and it promises thousands of games presented in a new, easy-to-enjoy way. What Does KingWins Offer? KingWins brings together nearly 5,000 ca…
Industry experts believe the Brazilian Supreme Court’s decision regarding the sudden closure of the country’s regulated gambling sector may come after the nation’s general election. This stance may further sharpen the opposition between President Lula and his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, who will li…
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