Macau Q3 GGR falls 3.8% as mass baccarat drops 7.9%, DICJ data show
The quarterly contraction was driven by weak mass baccarat, a key margin driver for Macau operators and a drag on the enclave's gaming tax revenue.
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Seaport cuts Macau casino 3Q EBITDA forecast, expects 10.6% year-on-year fall
The forecast puts Macau's earnings season on track for a sharply weaker quarter, with analysts flagging tightening margins across the industry.
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
Japan government review says MGM Osaka meets plan, calls for further planning
The transport ministry's review keeps Japan's first integrated resort on track toward its planned opening, with additional planning steps required as the projec
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Texas Capital downgrades Melco Resorts to hold on Macau outlook, competition
The downgrade reflects weaker visibility on Macau gross gaming revenue and rising competition, adding pressure to Melco's shares.
Ggrasia · +4 outlets
Yokohama elects Atsumi Harasawa mayor, casino plans stay off the agenda
The result keeps Japan's second-largest city out of the integrated resort race as the national government looks toward new bids around 2027.
SCCG Management · +5 outlets
Genting Singapore proposes S$1.63 billion rights issue
The fundraising plan is central to the balance sheet of the Resorts World Sentosa operator and will shape its stock case.
ad-hoc-news.de · +1 outlets
Melco Resorts stock hits 52-week low of $4.05
The slide comes as brokerages turn more cautious on Macau operators amid soft mass baccarat trends.
Investing.com Canada · +2 outlets
Pagcor to launch December app letting players verify Philippines-licensed online platforms
The tool aims to steer players toward licensed offshore and domestic online operators and away from illegal sites.
Ggrasia · +4 outlets
Cambodia regulator pushes to improve gambling duty collection, weighs online payment
The move signals tighter revenue administration over Cambodia's casino sector, a key budget source for the government.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri over prediction market restrictions
The suit is the latest legal challenge to state-level limits on event contracts as operators test federal preemption arguments.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Australia's wagering ad ban to cover niche influencers with under 10,000 followers
The scope of the advertising crackdown extends to small-scale promoters, broadening compliance obligations for wagering firms.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)
South Korea busts record $17.3 billion illegal gambling ring
The case is among the largest illegal gambling enforcement actions reported in Asia, underscoring the scale of unlicensed betting flows.
World Casino News · +1 outlets
Google bans prediction market ads in Connecticut, extending block to five states
The advertising restriction adds pressure on prediction market platforms already facing state cease-and-desist actions.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
Deutsche Bank says weaker Chinese consumer confidence weighs on Macau outlook
Analysts tie Macau's demand softness to mainland consumer sentiment rather than to supply or regulatory factors.
Macau Business
Reuters poll finds most Americans oppose election prediction markets
Public sentiment runs against event contracts on elections as regulators and states weigh tighter oversight.
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Philippines overtakes Brazil as top global online gaming search market in September: Blask
Search-demand data point to the Philippines as an increasingly dominant online gaming market by consumer interest.
Ggrasia
BMM Testlabs approved for online gaming testing in New Zealand
The approval gives operators a certified testing route under New Zealand's new online casino regulatory regime.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
AFL orders Sportsbet to remove AI-generated player videos
The league's intervention highlights tightening scrutiny of sportsbook marketing that uses player likenesses.
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