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Star Sydney suspension extended into 2027

The Star Sydney will remain under external management until at least June 2027 after New South Wales regulators declined to…

New Zealand casino licence auction starts Tuesday

New Zealand sets September 29th online casino licence auction

Macau courts conferences to expand resorts’ non-gaming business

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Six bidders pursue Mauritius’ loss-making state casinos

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Singapore betting tax revenue rises 11.9%

Singapore collected S$3.6bn (US$2.8bn) in betting taxes during the financial year ending March 31, 2026, an increase of 11.9% from…

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Singapore court blocks Venetian Macau debt recovery

Venetian Macau has been prevented from enforcing a HK$19.35m (US$2.5m) gambling debt judgment in Singapore, creating a significant obstacle for…

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Papua New Guinea casino targets 2026 opening

Pacific Pearl is preparing to open in Papua New Guinea before the end of 2026 as developers seek the remaining…

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Sasebo business leaders revive Japan casino ambitions

Business leaders in Sasebo have called for renewed efforts to secure an integrated resort as Japanese regions prepare to compete…

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GLI earns official regulatory listing in Uzbekistan

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s regulatory authority, the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the…

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Macau confirms 2030 non-gaming target

Macau has formally adopted a target for non-gaming industries to generate approximately 60% of its total economic output by 2030…

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Saemangeum courts investors for integrated resort

South Korea’s Saemangeum Development Corporation is seeking investors for a major integrated resort as it considers proposals involving either a…

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Marina Bay Sands extends lead over Sentosa rival

Marina Bay Sands has widened its lead over Resorts World Sentosa as Genting Singapore prepares for a decision on the…

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Pagcor casino sale faces mounting opposition

The Philippines’ plan to privatise 43 Casino Filipino venues is facing political, legal and commercial resistance as the government seeks…

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Philippine casinos regain GGR lead from online gaming

Licensed casinos have regained their position as the largest contributor to Philippine gaming revenue after online and electronic gaming overtook…

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Melco pushes dividend return to 2027 after Macau slowdown

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has pushed the expected return of shareholder dividends into 2027 as weaker Macau trading and elevated…

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Albanese signals Australian gambling reform deal

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signalled that an agreement on gambling reforms could be reached next week as the…

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Aristocrat enters Patent Licence Arrangement with Ainsworth Game Technology

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited and Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. (together, Aristocrat) have entered into a Patent Licence Arrangement with Ainsworth…

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