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Malaysian real estate agent Loses over $160,000 to online gambling scam

A Malaysian real estate agent recently became a victim of an online gambling scam, suffering a loss exceeding RM750,000 ($160,000). The 35-year-old man was...

Galaxy Entertainment Group announces new year bonus

Macau gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said Wednesday it will grant a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s salary to most of its workforce, citing employees’ contributions during the past year.

App blocking gambling sites launched in Japan amid rising addiction concerns

A newly translated app from the U.K. called Gamban is being introduced in Japan to help combat gambling addiction by blocking access to online...

Cambodian Interior Ministry denounces false claims of arms seizure in border casino

The Cambodian Interior Ministry has firmly rejected misleading reports from the Thai news outlet Khaosod English, which alleged that Thai Marines had seized a significant cache of Cambodian arms at the Thmor Da Casino.

Mega Fortris scraps plans to build playing card factory in Macau

Malaysian company Mega Fortris Bhd has scrapped plans to build a new playing card facility in Macau, opting instead to expand its Shah Alam operations with a second manufacturing line to cut costs.

HKJC sees near 20% jump in World Pool turnover on overseas races

The Hong Kong Jockey Club recorded a near 20 percent rise in World Pool turnover on overseas races as more racedays and markets were added in 2025.

Steady growth for New South Wales clubs and hotels amid regulatory review

New South Wales clubs and hotels generated nearly AUD4.9 billion ($3.28 billion) in net gaming machine profits in the third quarter of 2025 according to state data released this week, representing an 8.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Singapore Changi Airport records strongest year ever with about 70M travelers

Singapore Changi Airport handled about 70 million passengers in 2025, setting a new annual record and marking its highest passenger throughput since opening, according...

GKL sees 2025 casino sales grow 8% despite softer December

GKL reported an 8 percent increase in 2025 casino sales, driven by table and slot growth, though December posted a year-on-year decline.

South Korea’s Paradise Co. casino sales up 9.9% to $624M in 2025 

Paradise Co. reported a 9.9% year-on-year rise in 2025 casino sales to $624 million, led by stronger table game and slot machine revenue.

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