GKL reports October casino revenue down 6.5% YoY to $20.4M, with weaker table play driving declines, despite year-to-date growth and rising machine game revenue.

United States

Google reclassifies sweepstakes casinos as gambling under ad rules

Frank Schuengel - November 4, 2025

Google has quietly reclassified sweepstakes casinos as gambling under its global advertising policies, closing a loophole that previously allowed the controversial model to promote itself under the “social casino games” category.

India

Betting ban in India: Protection of public or underground market rise?

AGBrief Editorial - November 4, 2025

From 1 October 2025, a law banning real-money gambling came into effect in India. The country now faces a crossroads of economic and social interests, with experts at 1xBet weighing in on the issue.

South Korea

Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue doubles in October as visitor momentum builds

Viviana Chan - November 3, 2025

Jeju Dream Tower’s casino revenue doubled in October to $36.6M as monthly visitors topped 50K for the sixth straight month.

Macau

Macau–Hengqin border to launch document-free clearance on November 5th

Viviana Chan - November 3, 2025

Starting Nov. 5, Macau–Hengqin travelers can cross without documents through a new “Smart Immigration Clearance” facial recognition system.

Philippines

PAGCOR profit surges 49% to $243M, outpacing revenue growth

Viviana Chan - November 3, 2025

PAGCOR’s earnings jumped 49% to $243M in the first nine months of the year, as revenues rose to $1.43B, signaling a strong recovery momentum.

South Korea

Paradise delays acquisition of Grand Hyatt Incheon West Tower

Nelson Moura - November 3, 2025

Paradise SegaSammy, a major subsidiary of Paradise Co., has delayed the scheduled acquisition date for the Grand Hyatt Incheon West Tower.

Cambodia

Cambodian authorities suspend casino license after tech-based scam uncovered

Frank Schuengel - November 3, 2025

Cambodian authorities have shut down the Silver Star Casino in Svay Rieng province following a coordinated raid that uncovered evidence of technology-based fraud.

Elsewhere

Curacao Gaming Authority updates fee policy under new LOK framework

Frank Schuengel - November 3, 2025

The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) has released Version 2.0 of its License Fees under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), detailing important updates to application and annual fee procedures for B2C and B2B licensees.

Thailand