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Gambling technology provider Aristocrat Leisure has confirmed the sale of it Japanese division to Fields Corp, a Japanese gaming machines manufacturer who specialises in pachinko style games content. Following a strategic review of its operations, Aristocrat governance decided it was best to sell its Japanese operations, which consist of KK Aristocrat and KK Spikey products and services. The company had …

Australian listed gambling investment firm Donaco International has purchased the Star Vegas casino in Poipet, the Cambodian town closest to Bangkok Thailand for a reported $360 million. Donaco will now compete against local rival NagaWorld in the Phnom Penh province for the attention of Thai gamblers. A three hour drive from the Bangkok, Donaco International believes that it can turn …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a new equestrian law which aims to combat illegal substances being used in horse racing and its associated racing events. The law has been directly approved by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE, who wants to promote legitimate racing and eliminate potential corruption and fraud. The new law will …

Sports Betting Community (SBC) and Asia Gaming Brief (AGBrief) are celebrating another successful instalment of their popular industry Asian networking events. Around 200 industry executives and key decision makers from the across the continent and further afield gathered at 71 Gramercy in Makati on Saturday evening to join the two networking powerhouses for the latest edition of the SBC and …

Clarion Events has announced that EiG (Excellence in iGaming) will return to Berlin in October, with mergers, acquisitions and consolidation set to be high up on the agenda. EiG 2015, which will run from October 20-22 at Arena Berlin, will serve as a platform for debate surrounding the evolving iGaming sector, with the confirmation this week of multiple bids for …

Lawrence Ho Yau Lung’s  gambling investment firm Summit Ascent Holdings, has confirmed that its Russian casino complex has entered the final stage of construction, as the firm targets its opening on 28 August. The complex was due to open in April of this year, however Summit Ascent managment had pushed back the date due to encountering unexpected challenges. Summit Ascent alerted …

Japan Gaming Congress (JgC) dates confirmed as Japanese politicians prepare for casino debate Clarion Gaming has announced that the second Japan Gaming Congress (JgC) will take place in October in Tokyo, with the country’s politicians currently preparing to debate significant legislative changes for the industry. Confirmation of the event, which will take place from October 7-9, has come at an exciting …

Whilst the UK currently boasts no major eSports stars, abroad the top players are hugely popular, and some can even be classed as celebrity figures within this niche but expanding market. They can earn considerable money from appearances, and live streaming their gameplay.  The Vice eSports documentary featured an example of such ‘eSports superstars’; the popular US team Cloud 9. …

Chinese sports lottery operator 500.com confirmed that Founder Man San Law was stepping down as CEO of the company, following the publication of dismal performance results for Q1 2015 operating period. The operator missed all key performance targets, as it recorded sales of $15.9 million down 32% on 2014 figures. The New York listed lottery operator would record a net …

iGaming technology and service providers EveryMatrix, Betsoft Gaming, Play’nGo and Inspired Gaming have joined DFNN Inc as sponsors of the upcoming SBC and Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)  ‘Asian Gaming Summer Social’ on Saturday 23 May. Celebrating the start of the summer months, DFNN Inc, EveryMatrix, Betsoft, Play’nGo and Inspired Gaming will join the SBC News and AGB teams at the …