Asia

Team SBC & AGBrief are proud to announce that over 100 Asian gaming executives will be attending the Asian Gaming Autumn Social this Friday 18 September at the Skye bar, Metro Manila. RSVP for this special event closes today, so make sure you register now to secure your place at the only networking event for igaming professional in Asia. With …

Macau Horse Racing (MHR) has been granted a two year services contract extension to operate the Macau Jockey Club. MHR has held the monopoly racetrack contract since 1978, the contract was last extended in 2005. Lionel Vai Tac Macau’s Economic and Finance Secretary confirmed that the extension had been granted, with MHR paying 15 million Patacas (£1.3 million) to maintain …

UK sporting promoter Matchroom sports has announced that bookmaker Dafabet will be the Title Sponsor of the 2015 World Cup of Pool, to be hosted from 22-27 September at York Hall Bethnal Green (East London). Dafabet will head sponsorship of the 32 two-man team pool championship which is celebrating its tenth year. England are current defending champions, having become the …

Chinese lottery operator DJI Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with North London football club Arsenal Football Club to be the club’s official Asian Lottery Partner. Under the three-year deal, DJI will be able to offer its customer base Arsenal-related content, with exclusive information about the team. No financial details on the agreement were disclosed. Commenting …

The Macao Gaming Show 2015 and its pioneering tourism and culture summit have received the backing of three of the key departments of the Macau SAR Government. Recognising the achievements of the world’s fastest-growing exhibition on the gaming and entertainment stage, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and sponsor, the Macao Foundation, …

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), has partnered with the Hong Kong FA (HKFA) in order to develop football initiatives in the autonomous region. Working alongside executives of the HKFA, the state licensed operator has formed a five year plan to support all levels of football. HKJC will back the plan with a HK $120 million (£11 million) donation targeting …

AGB and SBC are pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting the next edition of our famous Asian Gaming Networking events in Manila on Friday September 18th. This time we have a brand new venue for you – the sumptuous Skye Bar at Fort Bonifacio. Boasting stunning rooftop views, an open air bar, comfortable lounge chairs, and sexy cocktails, it’s …

Volunteers from across the gambling industry have trekked the Great Wall of China to raise £46,608 for the Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT). The trek was the third of RGT’s annual fundraising expeditions which have raised more than £170,000 to help minimise gambling-related harm in Britain. 28 trekkers from the Bingo Association, Coronet Bingo Club, Coral Racing, Genting UK, Global Draw …

Betway has become the first major bookmaker to launch a dedicated eSports portal, the company has announced today. The new portal, which gives eSports fans the opportunity to bet on a wide variety of pre-game, in-play and long term markets, can be accessed via https://esports.betway.com. The online bookmaker is offering a wide variety of eSports specific markets such as ‘First …

Asian focused casino and leisure operator Donaco International Limited has announced an international marketing partnership with Premier League football club Manchester United. Manchester United are set to promote Donaco resorts in Thailand, South Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos to its +300 million worldwide fan base. Donaco governance stated that its company would support Manchester United international coverage, operations and social …