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Fitch forecasts Macau’s economic growth to slow to 4% in 2026

Fitch projects Macau’s expansion to moderate to 4% in 2026 amid softer mainland spending, with tourism policies and non-gaming investment cushioning impact.

Victoria poker machines numbers stable for more than 20 years but per‑capita spending decline – Researcher

The number of poker machines in Victoria has remained close to its statutory cap for more than two decades, but per‑capita gaming expenses have eased, according to analysis by gambling regulation specialist Peter Cohen.

China Ecotourism unit secures multiple Zhejiang sports lottery contracts

China Ecotourism Group clinches second contract this year, underscoring its growing foothold in China’s lottery market.

Sands China cancels Ayumi Hamasaki’s January Macau concert amid China–Japan tensions

Ayumi Hamasaki’s Macau stop on her Asia tour is cancelled as China–Japan tensions escalate, reflecting wider disruptions to Japanese performers.

Macau’s last satellite casino Landmark to shut down on December 30th

Macau’s final satellite casino, Landmark, will close on December 30th as the transition period ends, marking the completion of SJM’s satellite wind-down.

PAGCOR defends softer revenues as necessary step toward sustainable growth

PAGCOR links weaker revenues to tighter payment rules, calling the slowdown a necessary step toward a safer and more resilient gaming ecosystem.

Vietnam seeks to simplify financial-capacity rules as it updates 2017 local-access casino decree

Vietnam seeks to streamline financial-capacity verification as it updates the 2017 locals-access decree, part of broader reforms to expand regulated casino entry.

Thai sports authority to investigate Cambodian athletes’ NagaWorld logo

The Sports Authority of Thailand will probe whether Cambodian athletes breached Thai law by displaying the NagaWorld casino logo on their jackets when present for a game.

Far East Consortium agrees $66M partial sale of Ritz-Carlton Perth to AMTD Group

FEC sells 50% of Ritz-Carlton Perth to AMTD-linked TGE for $66M, with staged payments pending regulatory approvals and restructuring steps.

China seeks 100 top fugitives in telecom fraud crackdown; mass returns from Myanmar continue

China launches nationwide hunt for 100 telecom-fraud fugitives as over 1,100 suspects from Myanmar return amid intensified cross-border crackdown.

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