GGRAsia – Industry Talk

APT cancels Philippines event because of Covid-19

Aug 25, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Philippines

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) announced on Monday that it was cancelling an event it had scheduled for September 8 to 21 in Manila, the Philippines, because of travel restrictions associated...

Slot maker Ainsworth flags yearly loss, cuts 67 jobs

Aug 20, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Top of the deck

Australia-based slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd said in a business update on Thursday that it expected to record an adjusted net loss before tax of approximately AUD34 million...

Mohegan names new CMO to grow brand in S.Korea

Aug 12, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, World

United States-based tribal casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has announced the appointment of two new senior executives, in order to support the group’s “strategic growth,” it...

Konami gaming segment posts loss for Apr-Jun period

Aug 06, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Top of the deck

Konami Holdings Corp reported on Thursday a segmental loss for its gaming and systems division in the three months ended June 30. Such loss was JPY925 million (US$8.8 million), compared to a profit...

Aristocrat, Sci Games lead July AGEM Index monthly gain

Aug 06, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News

The AGEM Index for stocks of major casino equipment suppliers increased by 13.55 points in July to 420.86 points, a 3.3-percent gain from June. Judged year-on-year, July’s index value was down 15.0...

Gaming supplier APE expects 1H loss to soar by 400pct-plus

Aug 06, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Top of the deck

Hong Kong-listed Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) Holdings Ltd expects its first-half loss to soar by approximately 429 percent in year-on-year terms. It blames the anticipated performance on the...

Stability, organics aid Aristocrat credit: Moody’s

Jul 27, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Top of the deck

The current credit profile of Australia-based casino games supplier Aristocrat Leisure Ltd reflects its earnings stability, though Covid-19 remains a drag on its land-based gaming business, said...

Former Bally Tech CEO Haddrill exits Scientific Games board

Jul 27, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, World

Richard Haddrill, (pictured), a director of casino equipment and lottery services provider Scientific Games Corp, resigned from the company’s board with effect from Friday (July 24), the...

Asia Pioneer places product at gaming club in Vietnam

Jul 22, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News, Rest of Asia

Hong Kong-listed Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) Holdings Ltd says it has installed a total of 50 electronic table games (ETGs) at a gaming venue called Club99 at the Furama Resort Danang, in...

Supplier Galaxy Gaming boosts Asian-style game portfolio

Jul 21, 2020 Newsdesk Industry Talk, Latest News

Galaxy Gaming Inc, a United States-based maker of electronic table games (EGTs), has announced the acquisition of a new game called “Baccarat Fightback”, developed by a first-year master’s...