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Slotegrator strengthens rebranding and tech strategy at ICE 2026

Miguel Neves - January 28, 2026

LATEST NEWS

Thailand

Thailand lottery-based campaign policies draw opposition from anti-gambling groups

Viviana Chan - February 4, 2026

Thai anti-gambling groups oppose lottery-based campaign policies, warning they could deepen addiction, social harm, and reliance on gambling incentives.

Elsewhere

AGEM Index down by 0.9% monthly in January

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 4, 2026

The AGEM Index in January fell slightly by 0.9 percent, despite an 11.4 percent yearly rise.

Singapore

Singapore sees highest-ever tourism receipts in first three quarters of 2025

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 4, 2026

Singapore boasted its highest-ever tourism receipts in the January-September period, rising by 6.5 percent yearly to $18.82 billion.

Macau

Macau to welcome up to 1.5M tourists during LNY festivities: MGTO director

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 4, 2026

Macau is set to welcome between 1.4 and 1.5 million tourists over the course of the nine-day Lunar New Year festivities, with an expected average of between 158,000 and 175,000 per day.

South Korea

GKL casino sales rise 6.6% year-on-year in January to $25.3M

Viviana Chan - February 4, 2026

GKL posted January casino sales of $25.3 million, a 6.6 percent yearly increase driven by stable table play and strong machine revenue.

Cambodia

AI & crypto drive Asia fraud surge as gaming scams exposed: security consultancy

Nelson Moura - February 3, 2026

AI and crypto are fueling a surge in financial crime across Asia, warns consultancy Steve Vickers & Associates.

UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island bridge project reaches half completion

Nelson Moura - February 3, 2026

Construction of the 548-meter bridge link to Wynn Al Marjan Island has reached nearly half completion.

New Zealand

SkyCity aiming to “lead the change” in online casino gaming in New Zealand: CEO

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 3, 2026

SkyCity is ‘looking to become the trusted local leader’ in regulated online casino gaming in New Zealand as the country moves closer to passing its Online Casino Gambling Act.

China

China lottery sales hit record $904B in 2025, growth slows to 0.7%

Viviana Chan - February 3, 2026

China set a new lottery sales record in 2025, though growth cooled to 0.7 percent, signaling a slowdown from last year’s strong expansion.

Philippines

Philippines runs risk of being placed on FATF grey list again: central bank governor

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 3, 2026

The Philippines again runs the risk of being placed on the FATF grey list, says the nation's central bank governor.

Macau

Uber rolls out cross-border Hong Kong–Macau trips and Macau taxi services

Viviana Chan - February 3, 2026

Uber expands transport options with Hong Kong–Macau cross-border limo services and app-based Macau taxi hailing.

Cambodia

Chinese arrivals to Cambodia top 1.2M in 2025, up over 40%

Viviana Chan - February 3, 2026

Despite fewer international visitors overall, Chinese arrivals to Cambodia climbed over 40% in 2025, surpassing 1.2 million.

Macau

Macau February GGR could rise by 10.5%: Seaport

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 3, 2026

Macau's February GGR could increase by 10.5 percent y-o-y, according to Seaport Research Partners, with 1Q26 GGR rising by 15.6 percent and FY26 up by 7 percent.

Philippines

Philippines SEC files complaint against Manuel Villar Jr. over alleged market manipulation by Villar Land

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 3, 2026

The Philippines SEC has filed a complaint against business mogul Manuel Villar for alleged insider trading and market manipulation by Villar Land.

Macau

Former Greek Mythology Casino location to house two-star and five-star hotels: report

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 3, 2026

The site of the former New Century Hotel and Greek Mythology Casino in Macau is going to be reopened as a split hotel property, offering two-star and five-star accommodation.

Australia

BetMakers completes acquisition of Las Vegas Dissemination Company

Nelson Moura - February 2, 2026

Australia’s BetMakers Technology Group has completed the acquisition of all assets of the Las Vegas Dissemination Company (LVDC), giving it access to tier-one Nevada casino operators.

South Korea

Jeju Dream Tower casino sales surge 55% year-on-year in January

Viviana Chan - February 2, 2026

Jeju Dream Tower casino sales jumped by 55 percent yearly to $31.3 million in January, with a strong boost from table games.

South Korea

GKL further clarifies it has no plan to pursue Seoul casino resort

Viviana Chan - February 2, 2026

GKL has further clarified it has no intention to develop a casino resort in Seoul, rejecting reports suggesting a strategic shift.

Myanmar

China executes four notorious Bai family members over cross-border scam crimes

Viviana Chan - February 2, 2026

Beijing has executed four Myanmar-linked mafia members from the Bai family in its latest move against large-scale telecom fraud syndicates.

Philippines

Philippines assures Korea that visitors are safe, after 2025 visitor slump

Kelsey Wilhelm - February 2, 2026

The Philippines is increasing efforts to boost security for visitors in the country after significant drops in its top foreign visitor market, South Korea, last year.