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Silver Heritage shuffles board after deed of company arrangement
Silver Heritage announced it has reshuffled its board following the completion of a deed of company arrangement. Former CEO Mike Bolsover is no longer a director, while DFNN's Ramon Garcia and Hatch Asia's Kirk Arambulo are among the new members.
PayTm reaches accord with ESPL for India tournaments
PayTm First Games has reached an accord with Singapore-based ESports Players League to organize mobile eSports tournaments in India.
Hong Kong steps up Covid-19 measures with Kowloon lockdown
Hong Kong is taking its most drastic measures to date to curb the spread of Covid-19, locking down about 150 buildings in central Kowloon, affecting about 4,000 to 5,000 residents.
Australia’s PointsBet goes live in Michigan
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Interview with Peter Johns: Edging towards convergence [video]
Peter Johns, chief commercial officer of IDX Games and a long-time Asia gaming executive, talks with Asia Gaming Brief Managing Editor Sharon Singleton about how new technologies are shaping the future of gaming and how more convergence with the online world is needed.
Aruze launches Wheels of Prosperity
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Wynn expands digital offering to services in Michigan
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The Chinese government earlier this month said it had cracked 3,500 cases of illegal cross-border gambling in 2020, arresting 75,000 suspects. It also shut down 1,960 illegal payment platforms.
Life After POGOs – AGB Dossier
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Australian market report: How to adapt to the new normal
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Silver Heritage shuffles board after deed of company arrangement
Silver Heritage announced it has reshuffled its board following the completion of a deed of company arrangement. Former CEO Mike Bolsover is no longer a director, while DFNN's Ramon Garcia and Hatch Asia's Kirk Arambulo are among the new members.
PayTm reaches accord with ESPL for India tournaments
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