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Macau city lights at night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Witnesses Big Crowds for Golden Week, Breaks Betting Volume Records

October Golden Week enjoyed visitation in high numbers, exceeding pre-pandemic figures, underscoring the rising interest in Macau's leisure offerings.
10/08/2024
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Hua Hin City
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand’s Casino Bill Could Undergo an Overhaul with 45 New Proposals

The presented proposals suggest that the casino license duration should be changed and that tax rates should be increased to 17% of gaming revenue.
10/08/2024
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Wynn Resort, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resorts Granted First UAE Gaming License for Al Marjan Island Resort

The Las Vegas-based casino operator received the first commercial gaming license in the UAE from the GCGRA, the country’s casino gaming authority.
10/06/2024
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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Stocks Surge on Optimism of China’s Aggressive Stimulus Package

Casino operators in Macau saw significant revenue gains after China released a major stimulus package to revitalize the economy.
10/04/2024
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Wat Arun Bangkok
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

JP Morgan Analysis Reveals Thailand IRs Could Generate up to US$5 Billion Annually

The investment bank notes that Thailand's IRs could significantly bolster the country's GGR by US$2.5 billion to US$5 billion annually.
10/04/2024
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Macau casino lights
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau’s GGR Drops by 12.7% in September, Despite Being Up 15.5% Year-on-Year

Macau’s headline gross gaming revenue fell 12.7% month-on-month to MOP 17.25 billion (US$2.15 billion) compared to August’s MOP 19.8 billion (US$2.47 billion).
10/02/2024
World
A gavel cracking down
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

TexBet to Pay AU$33,000 Fine over Account Closure and Advertising Breaches

The online bookmaker was fined for breaching New South Wales gambling laws by sending advertisements to a customer who had requested account closure.
10/02/2024
World
The Pyramids of Giza
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw Gaming Debuts Sequel Slot Le Bandit Led by Anti-Hero Smokey

The slot explores the warm palm tree and pyramid-dotted Egypt with new bonus developments like Sticky Redrops, Golden Riches, and Bonus Choice.
09/27/2024
World
The Star Casino front
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Entertainment Discloses Significant Loss in FY24 Amid Regulatory Challenges

The casino group has experienced a massive financial downturn of AU$1.69 billion due to stringent regulatory changes and a non-cash impairment charge.
09/27/2024
World
A person holding a cellphone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The Australian Gambling Industry Lobbies for Age Verification Over Ad Ban

Industry representatives suggest alternative measures to a strict blanket ban, including age verification software and opt-out settings.
09/26/2024
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