Neha Soni

1 month ago | sigma.world | Rajashree Seal |Katy Micallef |Anchal VERMA |Neha Soni

Australia-listed slot machine maker and online gaming content provider Aristocrat Leisure said that Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andy Hendrickson has resigned, “and accepted a role at a competitor”. “Aristocrat has put in place interim leadership arrangements to ensure continuity while a rigorous internal and external search for a successor is completed,” stated the gaming supplier in a statement. Hendrickson took over as CTO in July 2021 and served in the role for almost four years.

Jan 16, 2025 | sigma.world | Neha Soni |Bruna Garcia

Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has announced that it will hike salaries for all eligible employees at the senior manager grade and below, effective from April 1. About 98 percent of Galaxy’s staff is set to benefit from the hike. Qualified staff who joined the company before January this year will receive a salary hike according to the programme.

Jan 15, 2025 | sigma.world | Neha Soni

According to the latest table survey by investment bank Citigroup, Macau’s premium mass gaming sector has shown continued growth, with wagers climbing in early January 2025. The research finds total wagers amounted to HK$12.8 million in January 2025, an 11 percent increase from the corresponding period of 2024. This rise is being attributed to the growing appeal of the premium mass market, with more players placing higher-value bets.

Jan 15, 2025 | sigma.world | Neha Soni |Bruna Garcia

Macau’s casino regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), will be adding 65 staff in 2025, with most of the newcomers in ‘inspector’ roles. This is part of Legislative Assembly report on Macau’s financial-year 2025 budget plan. The report outlines the explanation to the assembly of the government’s expected revenue and public spending items for this year. However, the report did not mention the current total number of employees of the Macau casino regulator.

Jan 14, 2025 | sigma.world | Bruna Garcia |Neha Soni

Cherry Play, a new and exciting game studio, has broken cover with the appointment of Olga Bajela as Chief Executive Officer. Bajela’s rise through the industry has been meteoric – in just four years she has gone from executive to Chief Commercial Officer of Stakelogic and now CEO of Cherry Play. This rapid rise through the ranks has seen her pick up several industry awards, including Woman Leader of the Year.