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Lotto NZ proposes changes to Powerball odds: Report

Lotto NZ is proposing to increase the number of balls in the Powerball draw, a change that could significantly affect the odds of winning.

New South Wales and Queensland state budgets have a risky dependence on gambling: Expert

A top academic has warned that recent budget reports from New South Wales and Queensland show a troubling trend of increasing reliance on gambling taxation

Ex-dealer and gambler arrested in $226K Macau casino fraud case

Macau police arrest ex-dealer and gambler for $226K fraud scheme involving delayed bets and high-payout games at a local casino.

Think thank calls for Sri Lanka to withdraw and redraft Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill

A top think tank in Sri Lanka is calling for the government to completely withdraw and redraft the current version of the Gambling Regulatory Authority bill, published in May of this year.

Casino bill debate delayed until August as Thailand seeks broader consensus

Thailand delays casino bill debate to August, citing need for more review amid political rifts and growing concerns over social impact.

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane JV partners aim to terminate deal to buy out The Star from the project

Embattled Australian gaming operator The Star is facing yet another hurdle as it tries to stay out of bankruptcy, with its joint venture partners in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort indicating they would like to pull out of a deal to purchase its equity stake in the project.

PointsBet adjusts FY25 revenue and EBITDA outlook

PointsBet Holdings Limited expects its FY25 revenue and EBITDA to be at the lower end of its previously announced guidance.

City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2nd

The City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino, managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, is set to open on August 2, as announced recently.

Thai Senate panel urges govt to drop casino bill over legal, economic concerns

Thailand's Senate calls for casino bill withdrawal over legal breaches and doubts about economic benefits.

PAGCOR warns against fake offshore gaming sites

PAGCOR has issued a warning against illegal offshore gaming websites that are falsely claiming to be licensed or approved by the agency.

Vietnam approves $2B Van Don casino project, local access still pending

Van Don IR gets Vietnam’s approval with $2B investment; local player access still pending government decision.

Asian gaming jurisdictions make Top 25 in Global Wealth Report

Numerous Asian and APAC gaming jurisdictions made it into the Top 25 list in UBS’ Global Wealth Report 2025, as overall wealth worldwide accelerated last year by 4.6 percent.

Westside City IR opening delayed yet again, now scheduled for 3Q26

The opening of the billion-dollar-plus Westside City integrated resort in Manila has again been delayed, with the group behind its development – Suntrust Resorts – now indicating the main casino could only open in the third quarter of 2026.

Morgan Stanley sees continued investment and growth from Singapore’s integrated resorts

Morgan Stanley expects steady growth for Singapore’s integrated resorts despite a rapidly evolving regional market.

Century Entertainment posts deeper loss, auditor flags going concern risks

Century Entertainment's net loss doubled to $5.9 million as auditors flag severe going concern risks amid zero revenue & mounting liabilities.

China’s lottery rise driven by sports events and low comparison base

China's lottery ticket sales increased by 19.8 percent year-on-year in May, reaching approximately $7.95 billion, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.

Macau’s international hotel guests hit 100,000 in May, up 12.9%

International hotel stays in Macau hit 100,000 in May, a 12.9% rise, led by visitors from South Korea, Japan, and India amid high occupancy.

PointsBet officially receives MIXI takeover offer as bid war intensifies

The battle for control of Australian betting company PointsBet continues, with the group officially receiving MIXI Australia's off-market all-cash takeover offer.

Japan appoints new Secretary General of the Casino Regulatory Commission

Authorities in Japan have appointed Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary General of the nation’s Casino Regulatory Commission.

Thai casino legislation, scheduled for July 9th reading, postponed

The Thai government is going to postpone the first reading of the draft legislation which could legalize casinos in the country.

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