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Fri, Jun 12, 12:37 AM ET
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Macau GGR to face 10% World Cup impact in June, temporary dip seen as buying opportunity
Analysts including Citigroup warn the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup will depress Macau gaming revenue by up to 10% in June and July, but expect swift recovery thereafter.
GGRAsia · +8 outlets
Nevada casino net income falls 34.8% following 81.2% Las Vegas Strip decline
Nevada's overall casino net income contracted sharply, driven by an 81% income drop on the Las Vegas Strip.
Yogonet · +2 outlets
Cambodia revokes Bavet casino license over alleged online scam connections
Cambodia's gaming regulator shut down a border casino after linking it to illegal online scam operations.
GGRAsia · +7 outlets
Macau gaming tax revenue reaches MOP42.52B in first five months of 2026
Macau collected approximately US$5.27 billion in gaming taxes January–May, with May revenue down 15.7% month-on-month.
GGRAsia · +3 outlets
Acesite suspends Waterfront Manila reconstruction, reopening unlikely before 2028
Philippines casino operator Acesite has suspended work on the Waterfront Manila property due to rising costs and a slowing gaming market.
GGRAsia · +2 outlets
Bally's Intralot agrees £243M takeover of Evoke to create gaming technology giant
Bally's subsidiary Intralot agreed to acquire gaming software company Evoke for £243 million.
casino.com · +10 outlets
DraftKings gains on prediction market surge amid regulatory clarity
DraftKings' stock rose as U.S. regulators established a framework for prediction market oversight.
World Casino News · +2 outlets
New Zealand finalizes online gambling rules with deposit limits and credit card ban
New Zealand completed new regulatory framework for online gambling including deposit caps and autoplay prohibitions.
Tribuna.com · +4 outlets
POGO-linked Alice Guo charged with $16.3M tax deficiency in Philippines
Former Philippine offshore gaming operator executive Alice Guo faces charges related to estimated unpaid taxes.
Asia Gaming Brief
UK illegal gambling stakes could exceed £33 billion, regulator warns
UK regulator BGC cautioned that illegal gambling stakes may reach £33 billion without stronger enforcement.
igaming.org · +10 outlets
Macau gaming regulator dismisses 'black box' electronic shoe manipulation claims
Macau's gaming regulator rejected allegations of card shoe tampering, characterizing recent social media claims as likely scams.
Focus Gaming News · +4 outlets
France and UK gaming industries face major regulatory overhaul, ANJ chief reflects
French ANJ regulator discussed significant pending changes to gaming regulation in France and the UK.
casino.com
Philippines gambling addiction hotline calls surge amid enforcement tightening
Calls to the Philippines' gambling addiction support hotline increased as the government intensified gaming regulations.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
International Entertainment enters Philippine online gaming market via DigiPlus
IEC announced entry into Philippine online gaming through its DigiPlus subsidiary.
World Casino News · +10 outlets
Illegal online gambling in Portugal estimated at €24 billion; new law pending
Portugal's government plans to enact legislation addressing a €24 billion illegal online gambling market.
Tribuna.com · +1 outlets
Groupe Partouche reports Q2 growth driven by online gaming expansion
French casino operator Groupe Partouche posted second-quarter growth fueled by online gaming.
World Casino News · +1 outlets
Okada Manila promotes Shirley Tam to EVP and CMO for integrated sales and marketing
Philippines casino resort Okada Manila elevated Shirley Tam to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Betfair faces High Court claim over gambler's death and safer gambling duties
UK betting platform Betfair is defending a legal claim alleging inadequate safer gambling measures.
casino.com · +8 outlets
B.C.'s online betting market dominated by unregulated private operators
Canada's British Columbia saw most online betting activity shift to private unlicensed sites.
World Casino News · +1 outlets
Former Wynn Macau COO Ciarán Carruthers named CEO of UAE gaming regulator
Carruthers, former chief operating officer of Wynn Macau, was appointed chief executive of a UAE gaming regulator.
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +6 outlets
Michigan raid seizes illegal gambling machines and cash amid enforcement push
Michigan law enforcement seized illegal gambling equipment and cash in Adrian as part of enforcement operations.
ReadWrite
TCS John Huxley supplies 300+ gaming tables to Resorts World New York City
Gaming technology supplier TCS John Huxley became principal table supplier to Resorts World New York City.
GGRAsia
Chile plans VAT requirement for offshore gambling sites, raising industry concerns
Chile proposed imposing VAT on offshore gambling operators, which industry observers deem problematic.
Tribuna.com
Loto-Québec achieves $3 billion revenue milestone in 2026
Canada's Loto-Québec reached a historic US$3 billion revenue target.
World Casino News · +1 outlets

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