Macau prosecutors seek legal changes to combat illegal money exchange, citing difficulty of proof
Macau's prosecutor-general wants the elements of gambling-related unlicensed money exchange offences reviewed as authorities struggle to prove cases tied to the
Ggrasia · +4 outlets
South Korea police detain 54 in US$21mln casino money laundering scheme tied to investment fraud
Busan police say KRW28.7 billion in investment fraud proceeds was laundered through domestic casinos, adding to scrutiny of casino AML controls in Korea.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Macau GDP seen down 2% in Q3 2026 as gaming weakness offsets robust hotel and F&B spending
A think tank forecast points to a third-quarter contraction driven by gaming, even as non-gaming tourism spending holds up in the world's largest casino hub.
IAG · +3 outlets
Analysts warn Macau casino Q3 profits will fall; CLSA and Goldman flag sector pressure
Sell-side notes point to weaker third-quarter earnings and continued GGR softness into November, pressuring Macau operators' near-term results.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
BetMGM posts 7% Q3 revenue rise as EBITDA reaches $86M
The MGM Resorts and Entain joint venture reported continued top-line growth alongside positive EBITDA, a key gauge for US online sportsbook economics.
World Casino News
Chip stocks face trillion-dollar wipeout as AI spending and inflation fears deepen
A seventh straight losing session for a major semiconductor ETF and record-high tech default insurance reflect rising investor doubts over AI capex.
TradingView · +7 outlets
Study: South Korean casinos could lose up to US$1.72bln in annual gaming spend once MGM Osaka opens
Academic research and operator GKL both flag the competitive threat Japan's first IR poses to Korean casino revenue, with GKL warning of up to a 10% hit.
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
Entain holds 2026 outlook despite Brazil revenue decline; Australia online growth slows to 1%
Entain maintained guidance even as Brazilian revenue fell and Australian online growth decelerated, while New Zealand showed momentum.
World Casino News · +3 outlets
Anthropic says revenue jumped to nearly $17bn last quarter ahead of stock market debut
The AI developer's reported revenue surge comes as investors weigh massive AI infrastructure spending against returns.
Macau Business · +7 outlets
Texas Capital cuts Melco rating on Macau uncertainty, keeps growth view for Melco and Wynn on Macau and UAE assets
Conflicting research notes highlight investor debate over Macau demand, with Melco's REM hotel launch and potential UAE expansion cited as longer-term growth dr
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +3 outlets
MGM Osaka endorses Japan Casino School dealer course ahead of IR opening
The operator of Japan's first approved casino resort is backing a training programme launching April 2027 to build a local gaming workforce before Osaka's IR de
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
Bet365 operators lose appeal against SEK44m Swedish penalties
The ruling upholds Swedish regulator penalties against bet365-linked entities, reinforcing enforcement risk for licensed operators in regulated European markets
Casino.com
New Zealand names 11 successful online casino auction bidders as DigiPlus withdraws over valuations
New Zealand's novel licensing auction produced 11 winners, though Philippines-listed DigiPlus stepped back citing valuation concerns in the new market.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
PAGCOR chairman backs decoupling as Casino Filipino losses approach PHP7bn
The Philippine regulator's chief supports separating the state-run Casino Filipino operations from PAGCOR's regulatory role amid mounting losses.
iGamingToday.com
Prediction markets retreat from Michigan, Connecticut and Missouri amid legal pressure
Platforms are pulling back from several US states as regulators challenge the legality of event contracts, a growing frontier in gambling regulation.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Okada Manila 3Q EBITDA falls 13% despite 12% rise in visitors
Higher footfall did not translate to profits at the Philippine integrated resort, illustrating margin pressure across Manila's casino market.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)
France's EUR11.5bn sports betting market draws ANJ scrutiny
France's regulator is examining its large sports betting sector, part of a broader European push to tighten oversight of online wagering.
Casino.com
Iris Capital completes acquisition of Christchurch Casino
The deal changes ownership of one of New Zealand's largest land-based casinos as the country reshapes its gambling sector.
Focus Gaming News · +1 outlets