Avenir casino bid in New York now in committee’s hands following second hearing Summary The community advisory committee (CAC) charged with recommending whether Silverstein Properties’ Avenir casino bid should advance has completed its second public hearing. Around 200 speakers addressed the nearly five-hour session at the Javits Centre, bringing the total of participants across both […]
Rise of Olympus Extreme by Play’n GO Summary Play’n GO’s Rise of Olympus Extreme drops players into a high-volatility Greek-mythology slot where Zeus, Hades and Poseidon vie for control of the reels. The game features tumbling reels and divine-themed power mechanics, promising dramatic swings and cinematic presentation. Reported RTP spans a wide range (84.2%–96.2%), and […]
Individual entrepreneurial orientation: analyzing what we know, what we need to know, and future directions Summary This is a systematic literature review (SLR) of individual entrepreneurial orientation (Ind.EO) that synthesises 210 peer-reviewed articles (Q1–Q2) from Web of Science and Scopus through November 2024. The authors identify six thematic domains in Ind.EO research: construct development; performance […]
DigiPlus plans to acquire physical casino stalled: report Summary DigiPlus, the Philippines’ largest online gaming operator, was reportedly in talks to buy a physical casino as part of a strategy to diversify beyond its digital operations. Sources say a location had been identified and negotiations were underway, but talks have stalled amid renewed political pressure […]
Malaysia government to meet Meta over online gambling ad surge Summary Malaysia’s Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will meet Meta executives on 22 September to press the company over a sharp rise in illegal online gambling advertisements on Facebook. The government says gambling material — which is illegal in Malaysia — makes up most of […]
“Saturated” electronic gaming machine market in the Philippines, driving manufacturer deal making and innovation | AGB Summary The Philippines electronic gaming machine (EGM) market is crowded — especially in Metro Manila’s Entertainment City — and manufacturers face falling revenue per machine as many properties and cabinets flood the market. Chris Wieners of HOGO says entrants […]
Sands China organises community Carnival to promote responsible gaming Summary Last month around 160 Sands China team members, representatives from five local NGOs and their children met at The Londoner Macao for the Responsible Gaming Parent-Child Happy Carnival. Now in its third year, the event used 12 interactive activities to teach children basic financial habits—spending, […]
Transitioning to the US land-based EGM business for Asian online game success stories | AGB Summary Certain Asian gaming manufacturers are moving beyond online and social games to place their successful IP on US casino floors. The article highlights Velvix — a Taiwanese studio that repurposed online content into slot cabinets after COVID disrupted Asian […]
CreedRoomz to showcase “Mr. First Live” and exclusive bonus run at SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 | AGB Summary CreedRoomz will attend SBC Summit Lisbon (stand B180, 16–18 September 2025) to reveal its new live game show, Mr. First Live. The title blends a bingo-like base with a quirky “Mr. First” gumball machine mechanic and a […]
Amended Caliente agreement hits revenue at Playtech in H1 Summary Playtech reported revenue of €387m for the six months to 30 June 2025, a 10% year-on-year drop driven largely by an amended agreement with Mexico-facing operator Caliente that altered payments from the Caliplay joint venture. The revised deal removed an additional B2B services fee, knocking […]
