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Curacao Gaming Authority issues first dedicated crypto policy for LOK license holders

Frank Schuengel -
The Curacao Gaming Authority has issued a detailed crypto policy guideline for B2C license holders, setting out controls that will govern how operators accept, hold and pay out digital assets, and giving the industry until mid-2027 to reach full compliance.
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Philippines

Analysts see subdued second half for Philippine gaming on soft casino demand

Viviana Chan -
Analysts expect Philippine gaming to stay soft in the second half of 2026 as weak casino demand, thin tourism and inflation weigh on spending.
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Cambodia

Cambodian gaming regulator reviews disposal of seized scam assets

Viviana Chan -
CGMC reviewed procedures for collecting, managing and disposing of property seized from online scam operations in Cambodia.
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Cambodia

US sanctions 35 Prince Group-linked targets over scam operations

Viviana Chan -
US Treasury sanctioned 35 Prince Group-linked targets, widening its crackdown on Cambodia-based scam networks accused of targeting Americans.
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Europe

Palasino Holdings lifts FY2026 revenue to $77.9M on gaming strength

Viviana Chan -
Palasino Holdings’ FY2026 revenue increased 7.6 percent to $77.9 million, supported by gaming gains, while profit dropped 10.2 percent.
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Europe

Isle of Man submits AML/CFT effectiveness filing to MONEYVAL

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The Isle of Man has filed its AML/CFT effectiveness submission with MONEYVAL ahead of a mutual evaluation onsite review later this year.
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Philippines

Lance Gokongwei set to invest $32.5M in PhilWeb: report

Viviana Chan -
Lance Gokongwei is reportedly set to invest $32.5M personally in PhilWeb as the firm expands its regulated online gaming business.
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News

Japan warns over fake MGM Osaka casino websites targeting local players

Frank Schuengel -
Authorities in Japan have issued a warning over unauthorized websites falsely claiming connections to MGM Osaka, the country’s first planned integrated resort (IR), amid concerns that users could be redirected to illegal offshore gambling platforms.
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Philippines

Okada Manila revenue per visitor drops despite higher footfall: analysts

Viviana Chan -
Okada Manila’s visitor numbers have recovered, but Shared Research says revenue per visitor has fallen as higher footfall fails to lift spending.
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Cambodia

Cambodia’s Hun Sen to visit China from June 25th to 27th

Viviana Chan -
Cambodia’s Hun Sen heads to China as Phnom Penh seeks to boost Chinese arrivals while tackling China-linked scam networks.
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Macau

Macau hotel room rates soften in May despite occupancy above 90%

Viviana Chan -
Macau hotel occupancy remained above 90 percent in May, although average room rates eased year-on-year, according to data from Macau Hotel Association member hotels...
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Thailand

Thailand blocks nearly 14,000 World Cup gambling links in AI-driven crackdown

Frank Schuengel -
Thailand’s government says it has blocked or removed nearly 14,000 illegal online gambling websites and pages linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as part of an artificial intelligence-supported enforcement campaign targeting betting networks.
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Philippines

PhilWeb unveils new logo in corporate identity refresh

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PhilWeb launched a new logo and redesigned website to align its corporate identity with its technology-driven infrastructure focus.
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United States

Patrick Dumont’s deemed LVS interest rises to 11.65% after share transfer

Viviana Chan -
Patrick Dumont’s deemed interest in Las Vegas Sands rose to 11.65% after his spouse received shares in an off-market transfer.
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Macau

Macau visitor arrivals rise 3.4% to nearly 3.5M in May

Viviana Chan -
Macau visitor arrivals rose 3.4 percent to 3.49 million in May, driven by stronger same-day travel and mainland demand growth
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Elsewhere

Bangladesh cabinet greenlights gambling bill covering online betting, digital wallets

Viviana Chan -
Bangladesh’s cabinet has approved a draft gambling law covering online betting, digital wallets and match-fixing, replacing the 1867 statute.
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Macau

Macau Peninsula hotels see softer occupancy, eye 90% in summer

Viviana Chan -
Macau Peninsula hotels saw softer occupancy during the Dragon Boat holiday but expect summer levels to reach about 90 percent.
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Macau

World Cup weighs on Macau premium mass as Citigroup survey shows wagers down 38% to post-pandemic low

Viviana Chan -
Citigroup’s table survey showed Macau premium mass wagers dropped 38 percent to $1.25 million, a post-pandemic low for the survey.
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Myanmar

Myanmar remains on FATF ‘black list’ as cyber scam risks persist

Viviana Chan -
Myanmar stays on FATF’s black list as AML/CFT gaps persist and cyber scam-related illicit finance risks remain extensive.
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Macau

Macau receives over 380,000 visitors during Dragon Boat holiday

Viviana Chan -
Macau logged more than 380,000 visitor arrivals over the three-day Dragon Boat break in Macau, Hong Kong and mainland China.
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