Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Aruze Gaming laser-focused on slots as Asia heats up

Friday 2nd of February 2024

Aruze Gaming Global keeps its sole focus on slots, with strong success in Asia-facing content

Good Morning. Toe-to-toe with the competition. That's how Aruze Gaming Global's Betty Zhao describes the company's stance as it dedicates itself entirely to slots, following its recent ownership reshuffle. Meanwhile, sports integrity is being called into question, with the IBIA raising the flag on unregulated operators. And in Macau, GGR this year could top $29 billion, according to estimates from Citigroup, as the city hits its pace amongst the new mass-focused approach.

What you need to know

Aruze Gaming Global is focusing its main efforts on slots, with a strong synergy between the US and Asian markets.
Asian unregulated gaming operators remain the greatest threat to sports integrity, says the International Betting Integrity Association.
Macau's gross gaming revenue in 2024 could hit $29 billion, up by more than a quarter, due to solid January results: Citigroup.

On the radar

Macau's gross gaming revenue tops $2.4 billion in January.
IPI’s winding-up petition hearing in HK postponed again to March.
Century Entertainment appoints new non-executive director.
SkyCity sets aside $48.4 million as penalty for AML failures.
Thai justice minister meets China’s police chief in Beijing.

AGB Intelligence

FACE TO FACE

Toe-to-toe with the competition: Aruze Gaming Global

Aruze Gaming Global is turning up the heat, as it concentrates its offerings to a purely slot-based approach. SVP of International Operations Betty Zhao tells AGB that the company is ready to put its money where its mouth is, as it doubles down on Macau, the Philippines and other key Asian markets, while leveraging its US operations, to flexibly adapt to a highly competitive environment.

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