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William Hill to exit 13 markets from December

From 2 December, the operator will cease operations in 13 markets across Africa and Asia.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Rory Calland

SJM Holdings acquires L'Arc Hotel; exits Ponte 16 deal

The decisions are part of SJM Resorts' core business development strategy.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Beth Turner

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Alice Guo jailed for life over human trafficking and iGaming scam

Legal proceedings conclude after years of investigation into a large-scale scam centre.

3 min read • Nov 20 • By Claire McKernan

Legal & Regulatory Partnerships + 1 more

PAGCOR sponsors World Surf League event to support Philippine sports tourism push

The competition, held from 17 - 23 November, brings professional surfers from across Asia to Sabang Beach and forms a qualifying pathway to the elite WSL Championship Tour.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Jack Found

macau announces one of melco's casinos will close

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Melco's Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel to close

Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has confirmed the closure of the slots venue in light of the satellite casino transition timetable.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Myanmar continues crackdown on online gambling and telecom fraud

More than 300 foreign nationals have been detained as authorities expand clearance operations in Myawaddy.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Financial + 2 more

Macau 2026: Chief Executive draws focus on stability, RG and economic diversification

Macau's political leader, Sam Hou Fai, has outlined priorities as part of his Policy Address as economy records steady gains.

3 min read • Nov 19 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Results + 1 more

Taipei court convicts 15 people in SBL game-fixing and gambling case

Former players from Yulon Luxgen Dinos have been sentenced for fixing six games in 2023.

3 min read • Nov 18 • By Keih Ma

Financial Land Based + 1 more

DigiPlus signs HK$1.6bn deal with New Coast Hotel Manila

The operator looks to strengthen its offline presence via convertible notes granting the rights to acquire a controlling stake in International Entertainment Corporation.

3 min read • Nov 18 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

PAGCOR allocates Php32.85m for typhoon relief

PAGCOR has deployed more than 31,000 relief packs across typhoon-hit regions, as the Philippines continues to assess damage from consecutive storms nationwide.

3 min read • Nov 17 • By Shaan Khan