Singapore Oceanarium to open in Sentosa on July 23rd with expanded facilities
The Singapore Oceanarium, formerly known as the S.E.A. Aquarium, will reopen to the public on July 23rd following a three-month renovation.
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The Singapore Oceanarium, formerly known as the S.E.A. Aquarium, will reopen to the public on July 23rd following a three-month renovation.
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Mario Ho plans 100+ esports hotels in mainland China within 3 years
Mario Ho targets 100+ esports hotels in China using a franchise model, while expanding into the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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Mario Ho targets 100+ esports hotels in China using a franchise model, while expanding into the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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Despite uptick in April Macau GGR 2025 gov’t target still elusive: CreditSights
Macau’s gaming sector posted a surprise uptick in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for April 2025, defying market expectations of a decline, but experts are circumspect.
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Macau’s gaming sector posted a surprise uptick in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for April 2025, defying market expectations of a decline, but experts are circumspect.
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Bally’s strategic investment in The Star heads to shareholder vote on June 25th
Shareholder vote set for June 25th on Bally’s and Mathieson’s $196M injection into embattled The Star Entertainment.
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Shareholder vote set for June 25th on Bally’s and Mathieson’s $196M injection into embattled The Star Entertainment.
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Sri Lanka targets $5B tourism revenue amid political stability
Political stability and strong arrivals position Sri Lanka to hit $5B in tourism revenue this year, with 1 million visitors expected by late May.
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Political stability and strong arrivals position Sri Lanka to hit $5B in tourism revenue this year, with 1 million visitors expected by late May.
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Playtech战略转型显成效：B2B业务强势增长，18亿欧元股东回报计划启动
Playtech在2025年迎来开门红，1-4月业绩符合预期，标志着其向B2B业务模式的战略转型取得显著进展。公司确认已完成以23亿欧元将Snaitech出售给Flutter Entertainment的交易，并将通过6月12日派发的特别股息向股东返还约18亿欧元。在核心业务方面，Playtech的真人娱乐场和SaaS解决方案表现尤为亮眼，其中美国市场成为关键增长引擎，而与战略合作伙伴Caliplay的合作持续带来稳定收益——尽管自3月31日起不再收取B2B服务费，但公司持有的30.8%股权将确保长期股息收入。虽然拉丁美洲市场面临巴西监管转型和哥伦比亚增值税调整等短期挑战，Playtech仍看
Playtech在2025年迎来开门红，1-4月业绩符合预期，标志着其向B2B业务模式的战略转型取得显著进展。公司确认已完成以23亿欧元将Snaitech出售给Flutter Entertainment的交易，并将通过6月12日派发的特别股息向股东返还约18亿欧元。在核心业务方面，Playtech的真人娱乐场和SaaS解决方案表现尤为亮眼，其中美国市场成为关键增长引擎，而与战略合作伙伴Caliplay的合作持续带来稳定收益——尽管自3月31日起不再收取B2B服务费，但公司持有的30.8%股权将确保长期股息收入。虽然拉丁美洲市场面临巴西监管转型和哥伦比亚增值税调整等短期挑战，Playtech仍看
CreedRoomz strengthens its portfolio via collaboration with EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine
This collaboration will extend the reach of CreedRoomz’s games including the newly introduced Richie Fruits Roulette and Richie Wheel, to EveryMatrix’s extensive network of operator partners.
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This collaboration will extend the reach of CreedRoomz’s games including the newly introduced Richie Fruits Roulette and Richie Wheel, to EveryMatrix’s extensive network of operator partners.
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IGT: systems business drives new market entrances, fueling casinos’ progress, says APAC COO
International Gaming Technology (IGT) is confident that its systems technology is helping lead it in market share worldwide, and it has a strong continued focus on both the Philippines and Macau (despite being very different markets), as it navigates changing world trade restrictions.
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International Gaming Technology (IGT) is confident that its systems technology is helping lead it in market share worldwide, and it has a strong continued focus on both the Philippines and Macau (despite being very different markets), as it navigates changing world trade restrictions.
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Thailand’s new gov’t-backed crypto is not for speculative purposes, says gov’t
Thailand is launching its own cryptocurrency, and now its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is claiming that it’s not intended for speculative investment, unlike Bitcoin.
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Thailand is launching its own cryptocurrency, and now its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is claiming that it’s not intended for speculative investment, unlike Bitcoin.
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印尼学者呼吁"外国人专属赌场"模式：巴淡岛或巴厘岛或成试点，效仿迪拜经济实用主义
印尼STIE Ekuitas学者Vidya Ramadhan提出突破性建议，主张在巴淡岛或巴厘岛等经济特区试行"仅限外国人"的赌场模式，通过针对性立法建立监管框架，既能规避现行刑法禁令，又能创造可观财政收入。Ramadhan强调必须禁止本国公民入场以保护低收入群体，同时指出严格监管的赌场可带来显著经济收益。这一提议获得国会议员Galih Kartasasmita支持，他以阿联酋为例，主张将赌场合法化视为经济策略而非意识形态问题。国际关系专家Hikmahanto Juwana赞同此方案，认为政府监管实体赌场比当前泛滥的非法网络赌博更易管控。历史先例也提供佐证——20世纪60年代雅加达省长Ali
印尼STIE Ekuitas学者Vidya Ramadhan提出突破性建议，主张在巴淡岛或巴厘岛等经济特区试行"仅限外国人"的赌场模式，通过针对性立法建立监管框架，既能规避现行刑法禁令，又能创造可观财政收入。Ramadhan强调必须禁止本国公民入场以保护低收入群体，同时指出严格监管的赌场可带来显著经济收益。这一提议获得国会议员Galih Kartasasmita支持，他以阿联酋为例，主张将赌场合法化视为经济策略而非意识形态问题。国际关系专家Hikmahanto Juwana赞同此方案，认为政府监管实体赌场比当前泛滥的非法网络赌博更易管控。历史先例也提供佐证——20世纪60年代雅加达省长Ali
Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: IGT credits systems platform for new growth markets
All systems go. So hopes IGT in future growth possibilities in Asia, as it targets new avenues after its success so far within primary jurisdictions such as the Philippines and Macau. It has not lost its focus on primary markets, but it notes that certain caps and other restrictions mean that its concentration on new exploits can continue to grow. Meanwhile, in Macau, revenue is lagging, begging the question of whether full-year government expectations can be met. And looking to Australia, The Star is set for an existential vote by the end of June.
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All systems go. So hopes IGT in future growth possibilities in Asia, as it targets new avenues after its success so far within primary jurisdictions such as the Philippines and Macau. It has not lost its focus on primary markets, but it notes that certain caps and other restrictions mean that its concentration on new exploits can continue to grow. Meanwhile, in Macau, revenue is lagging, begging the question of whether full-year government expectations can be met. And looking to Australia, The Star is set for an existential vote by the end of June.
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泰国男子为柬埔寨电诈团伙开设200个假账户，被捕前藏匿两年
泰国警方近日在呵叻府触猜县一处度假村逮捕一名涉跨国电诈案的泰国男子。37岁的嫌犯维奈（音译）被控参与电信诈骗团伙，为柬埔寨网络犯罪集团大规模开设虚假银行账户，并长期藏匿在境内避查。据泰国科技犯罪打击部门介绍，案件源于一起投资诈骗举报。受害人误信Facebook上的虚假理财广告，资金被转入诈骗团伙控制的账户。调查显示，涉案金额累计超380万泰铢，牵涉大量受害者。警方顺藤摸瓜，锁定维奈为关键操控者之一。他被指负责在柬埔寨波贝地区招募人员开设假账户，协助完成人脸验证，并提供App与操作技术指导。据其供述，自2023年底起，他每月领取1.5万泰铢固定薪资，外加每个账户1000泰铢提成，至今已协助注册逾
泰国警方近日在呵叻府触猜县一处度假村逮捕一名涉跨国电诈案的泰国男子。37岁的嫌犯维奈（音译）被控参与电信诈骗团伙，为柬埔寨网络犯罪集团大规模开设虚假银行账户，并长期藏匿在境内避查。据泰国科技犯罪打击部门介绍，案件源于一起投资诈骗举报。受害人误信Facebook上的虚假理财广告，资金被转入诈骗团伙控制的账户。调查显示，涉案金额累计超380万泰铢，牵涉大量受害者。警方顺藤摸瓜，锁定维奈为关键操控者之一。他被指负责在柬埔寨波贝地区招募人员开设假账户，协助完成人脸验证，并提供App与操作技术指导。据其供述，自2023年底起，他每月领取1.5万泰铢固定薪资，外加每个账户1000泰铢提成，至今已协助注册逾
泰国对华双轨政策浮现：为何“白产”受捧、“灰产”受压？
多名受访人士表示，尽管泰国警方高调打击中国涉诈集团，但中国资本整体在泰国的地位并未受损。相反，在东南亚制造业重组背景下，许多来自中国的“白产”——即合法制造业、服务业企业——受到泰国政府的积极欢迎。而来自缅北、金三角、菲律宾等“灰产”地区的中国人，则因涉嫌非法博彩、电诈、绑架、洗钱等行为，成为泰国警方严打的对象。“白产”与“灰产”在泰国社会的形象差异，也通过中文社交媒体平台逐渐显现。在小红书、抖音等平台上，一些用户分享自己在泰国投资开厂、购买房产、子女就读国际学校的经历，甚至总结了“如何长期合法居留泰国”以及“如何通过投资拿永居”的技巧。而在中文Facebook社群、Telegram群组与“反
多名受访人士表示，尽管泰国警方高调打击中国涉诈集团，但中国资本整体在泰国的地位并未受损。相反，在东南亚制造业重组背景下，许多来自中国的“白产”——即合法制造业、服务业企业——受到泰国政府的积极欢迎。而来自缅北、金三角、菲律宾等“灰产”地区的中国人，则因涉嫌非法博彩、电诈、绑架、洗钱等行为，成为泰国警方严打的对象。“白产”与“灰产”在泰国社会的形象差异，也通过中文社交媒体平台逐渐显现。在小红书、抖音等平台上，一些用户分享自己在泰国投资开厂、购买房产、子女就读国际学校的经历，甚至总结了“如何长期合法居留泰国”以及“如何通过投资拿永居”的技巧。而在中文Facebook社群、Telegram群组与“反
体育博彩交易的边界与未来：Sporttrade CEO 探讨预测市场、监管博弈与部落角色
Sporttrade首席执行官亚历克斯·凯恩（Alex Kane）在最近一场网络研讨会上，从哲学层面深入探讨了预测市场与体育博彩的融合，并点出了部落在这一领域可能扮演的战略角色。他以温和但锋利的视角分析，这一新兴领域正打破旧有的行业格局——过去的对手如今可能变为合作伙伴，而原本同阵营的企业则可能走向分裂。在由印第安博彩协会举办的“新常态”线上研讨会上，凯恩作为嘉宾，分享了他对预测市场和传统博彩之间张力的独到见解。Sporttrade的产品形态与Kalshi等预测市场公司相似，但其运作模式则是在州级持牌的体育博彩公司，而非以联邦商品市场（DCM）的身份运营。正因如此，Sporttrade于4月正
Sporttrade首席执行官亚历克斯·凯恩（Alex Kane）在最近一场网络研讨会上，从哲学层面深入探讨了预测市场与体育博彩的融合，并点出了部落在这一领域可能扮演的战略角色。他以温和但锋利的视角分析，这一新兴领域正打破旧有的行业格局——过去的对手如今可能变为合作伙伴，而原本同阵营的企业则可能走向分裂。在由印第安博彩协会举办的“新常态”线上研讨会上，凯恩作为嘉宾，分享了他对预测市场和传统博彩之间张力的独到见解。Sporttrade的产品形态与Kalshi等预测市场公司相似，但其运作模式则是在州级持牌的体育博彩公司，而非以联邦商品市场（DCM）的身份运营。正因如此，Sporttrade于4月正
巴西博彩市场火热开启，企业需跨越五大门槛方能制胜
在多年期盼之后，博彩行业终于将目光锁定在巴西这个新兴的监管市场，试图把握这一备受期待的重大机遇。然而，正如 Comtrade Gaming 首席商务官史蒂文·瓦伦丁（Steven Valentine）所言，若希望在拉丁美洲最大经济体中实现最大化收益，企业必须提前布局，应对关键障碍。巴西正迈向受监管博彩强国的行列，为全球运营商打开了通往这一激动人心新市场的大门，释放出前所未有的发展潜力。事实上，即便在2025年1月1日正式启动线上博彩监管之前，巴西的“灰色市场”价值就已估算高达34亿美元（约合26亿英镑/30亿欧元）。据预测，到明年，巴西将拥有约3900万个活跃的在线博彩和游戏账户；在该国1.5
在多年期盼之后，博彩行业终于将目光锁定在巴西这个新兴的监管市场，试图把握这一备受期待的重大机遇。然而，正如 Comtrade Gaming 首席商务官史蒂文·瓦伦丁（Steven Valentine）所言，若希望在拉丁美洲最大经济体中实现最大化收益，企业必须提前布局，应对关键障碍。巴西正迈向受监管博彩强国的行列，为全球运营商打开了通往这一激动人心新市场的大门，释放出前所未有的发展潜力。事实上，即便在2025年1月1日正式启动线上博彩监管之前，巴西的“灰色市场”价值就已估算高达34亿美元（约合26亿英镑/30亿欧元）。据预测，到明年，巴西将拥有约3900万个活跃的在线博彩和游戏账户；在该国1.5