Macau VIP baccarat GGR falls 18.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q2
Macau's VIP gaming segment, which represents about a quarter of total gaming revenue, contracted sharply in the second quarter, though mass-market play and slot
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Macau casinos strengthen anti-proxy betting measures amid enforcement challenges
Macau gaming regulators and casino operators are reinforcing safeguards against mobile phone-enabled proxy betting on gaming floors, a practice deemed illegal b
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Singapore casinos failed to prevent excluded persons and staff from gambling, audit finds
Singapore's Auditor-General identified significant gaps in casino oversight, with excluded persons and special employees found to have breached licensing condit
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Macau gaming-related crime rises 12.2% in first half as fraud and money laundering persist
Fraud and unlicensed money exchange for gambling purposes remained the leading categories of gaming-related crime in Macau during the first half of 2026, with b
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South Korea considers raising foreigner-only casino levy to maximum 15%
South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed increasing the maximum Tourism Promotion and Development Fund contribution for the country's
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Macau economy expected to grow 5% in first half on gaming and tourism recovery
Economic analysts project Macau's gross domestic product grew 5% in the first half of 2026, driven by ongoing recovery in gaming revenue and increased visitor a
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Macao casino tax revenues increase 13% despite VIP segment slowdown
Macao government gaming tax revenues rose 13% during a period marked by contraction in the high-margin VIP baccarat segment, indicating sustained revenue growth
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Pagcor expected to advance plan to shed gaming-operator role by year-end
The Philippines' state agency overseeing state-owned entities plans to submit recommendations in August on Pagcor's long-standing proposal to separate its regul
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IGT ending electronic table game business in 2027 to focus on core priorities
International Game Technology announced it will exit the electronic table game business by 2027 as part of a strategic refocus on its core business objectives a
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Wynn stock valuation heavily discounts Macau and UAE assets, analyst says
Analysts note that Wynn Resorts' stock price appears to assign minimal value to its significant gaming operations in Macau and the United Arab Emirates amid com
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Stifel reduces Wynn Resorts price target citing Macau exposure challenges
Analyst firm Stifel lowered its stock price target for Wynn Resorts, citing the company's significant exposure to Macau gaming market headwinds.
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Sri Lanka delays Casino Regulatory Authority implementation, faces government revenue loss
Sri Lanka's postponement of the Casino Regulatory Authority's implementation is expected to result in significant forgone government revenue from gaming taxatio
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Carnival deploys Konami casino management system across cruise fleet
Carnival Corporation has implemented Konami's SYNKROS casino management system across Carnival Cruise Line vessels to enhance the onboard gaming experience for
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Jefferies lowers Macau GGR forecast but expects recovery from August onward
Investment bank Jefferies revised down its Macau gaming revenue projections for the year but anticipates a rebound beginning in August.
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Alfastreet completes first Asia installation of V8 Sic Bo electronic table game
Electronic table game supplier Alfastreet has deployed its V8 Sic Bo product in Asia for the first time, delivered and commissioned by gaming equipment distribu
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Evolution settles with UK Gambling Commission for £4.75 million
Online gaming software provider Evolution agreed to pay the UK Gambling Commission £4.75 million to resolve regulatory matters.
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EGBA members report strong 2025 growth with rising operator profit margins
European Gaming and Betting Association members documented robust revenue growth during 2025 alongside continued margin expansion for licensed operators.
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Las Vegas casino market improving while Macau faces low analyst expectations
Gaming analysts report improving conditions in Las Vegas while cautioning that Macau recovery prospects remain limited in the near term.
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