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US-China Trade War Illustration
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Trade War Escalation Clouds Macau's 2025 Gaming Revenue Projections

CreditSights predicts that combined industry EBITDA for Q1 2025 may fall 6% year-on-year due to rising operational costs caused by increasing tariffs.
04/14/2025
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A Colorful Diamond
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NoLimit City’s Blood Diamond Slot Presents Ethical Controversy in Reel Format

With an RTP of up to 96.14%, this highly volatile slot explores NoLimit City’s reel modifiers like Chained Reels, xNudge Wilds, and xNudge Desire.
04/13/2025
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A Casino Table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

EUROMAT Urges Croatia to Halt Gambling Law Over EU Rule Breach

The federation submitted an objection to the European Commission on the development, citing the changes were not communicated according to the law.
04/13/2025
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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Singapore Grants Marina Bay Sands Three-Year Casino License Renewal

The extension follows an assessment by the Gambling Regulatory Authority that established the casino resort had met the necessary criteria.
04/13/2025
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The Streets of Bangkok
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Entertainment Complex Bill Delayed Amid More Urgent Issues

PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the debate on the casino bill was delayed until next season in July to address opposition and global affairs.
04/12/2025
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Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Resorts World Sentosa to Debut Singapore’s First Luxury Collection Property

Booking of rooms in the all-suite luxury resort with 183 rooms will begin in May 2025 ahead of its scheduled opening in the third quarter of 2025.
04/08/2025
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Star Casino, Gold Coast
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bally’s AU$300M Takeover Secures Future for Australian Casino Giant Star

Star Entertainment’s Board is expected to recommend the takeover proposal and present it for approval by the company’s shareholders.
04/08/2025
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Protestors on a street
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Controversial Thailand Casino Legalization Bill Ignites Public Demonstrations

Protestors flooded Bangkok’s streets voicing opposition to the recently passed bill, which aims to establish integrated resorts featuring casinos.
04/06/2025
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Queen's Wharf, Brisbane
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Entertainment in Jeopardy as AU$940 Million Lifeline Deal Fails

Star is now weighing an alternative arrangement with US gaming giant Bally’s Corporation, which seeks a controlling stake in the casino operator.
04/06/2025
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Casinos in Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Revenue Reflects Steady Recovery Amid Seasonal Shifts

While Macau’s March GGR is on a positive trajectory, it is a slight decline from February’s MOP19.75 billion and fell short of forecasts.
04/02/2025
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