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Fredric Gushin is Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group, an international gaming consultancy. Spectrum is US-based and provides a wide range of services to a variety of governmental and private sector clients. Gushin has managed Spectrum’s engagements throughout Asia and Australia.

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Prediction market wagers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup cross $2B across leading platforms

Frank Schuengel -
Combined trading volume on Polymarket and Kalshi for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has crossed $2 billion as the tournament's group stage gets underway, according to figures from both platforms and tracking data published by DeFi Rate.
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United States

Light & Wonder says five-year overhaul has made company “leaner, stronger”

Viviana Chan -
Light & Wonder says a five-year overhaul has made it leaner and stronger, while defending the ASX as its long-term home.
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Philippines

POGO-linked Alice Guo charged over $16.3M estimated tax deficiency

Viviana Chan -
Alice Guo is charged under the Philippine tax code for attempting to evade tax and failing to file returns, owing an estimated $16.3M.
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Cambodia

FBI says Cambodia provided key access in online scam compound probes

Viviana Chan -
Cambodia’s anti-scam commission gave the FBI access to raided compounds, supporting probes into fraud networks targeting Americans.
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Cambodia

NagaCorp proposes 10-year share option scheme for directors, staff

Viviana Chan -
Cambodia casino operator NagaCorp seeks shareholder approval for a 10-year share option scheme to reward and retain directors and staff.
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United States

Kalshi introduces risk scoring and employer verification to combat insider trading

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Prediction markets exchange Kalshi has rolled out a suite of market integrity measures, including a risk scoring framework and mandatory employer verification for high-risk...
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Malaysia

Malaysia police launch Op Soga XI as World Cup illegal gambling surge expected

Frank Schuengel -
The Royal Malaysia Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, activating Op Soga XI across all state contingents as authorities anticipate a significant surge in sports betting activity during the tournament.
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Macau

Macau GGR to rebound swiftly after World Cup slowdown: Citigroup

Viviana Chan -
Citigroup expects Macau GGR to recover swiftly after the World Cup, supported by concerts, events and NBA China Games.
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Macau

DICJ again rejects electronic card shoe manipulation claims, warns of refund scam

Viviana Chan -
Macau’s DICJ again dismissed electronic card shoe manipulation claims, warning that fake refund posts may be part of a scam.
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Macau

Macau tourism authorities issue safety advice ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Macau’s Tourism Office reminds residents heading to North America for the World Cup to stay alert to safety risks.
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Macau

Macau collects $948M in gaming taxes in May, down 15.6% from April

Viviana Chan -
Macau collected $948 million in gaming taxes in May, down 15.6 percent month-on-month, according to Financial Services Bureau data.
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Cambodia

Cambodia rejects Amnesty criticism, says scam crackdown has cracked over 400 cases

Viviana Chan -
Cambodia defends its online scam crackdown after Amnesty criticism, citing 400-plus solved cases and action against 25 casino licenses.
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South Korea launches citizen reward scheme to root out illegal betting sites ahead of World Cup

Frank Schuengel -
South Korea's Gambling Control Commission has launched a targeted crackdown on illegal online betting ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, introducing a financial incentive program that pays ordinary citizens to report illegal gambling websites to authorities.
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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn World Cup fans over illegal overseas betting platforms

Frank Schuengel -
Hong Kong police have warned football fans that using overseas betting websites during the upcoming FIFA World Cup could violate local gambling laws, even if operators claim to be licensed or legally registered in other jurisdictions.
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Singapore

Singapore steps up illegal gambling enforcement for World Cup, launches twin awareness campaigns

Frank Schuengel -
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced intensified enforcement against illegal gambling for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, running from June 11 to July 19, with the Singapore Police Force set to step up operations against illegal operators alongside a pair of public awareness campaigns targeting both illegal betting and problem gambling.
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Vietnam

Vietnamese police bust gambling payment network in Laos handling $152M

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Vietnamese police dismantled a Laos-based payment network that allegedly processed $152 million in online gambling transactions.
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Macau

Melco upsizes credit facilities to $2.77B, extends maturity to 2031

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Melco extends its revolving credit facility maturity to 2031 and raises total commitments to $2.77B under unchanged key terms.
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Macau

CreditSights says MGM China bond protections may differ under People Inc. takeover

Viviana Chan -
MGM China's 2027 and 2031 bonds may keep change-of-control protection under a People Inc. takeover, but the 2033 notes may not, CreditSights says.
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United States

Aristocrat leads contributors as AGEM Index rises 3.6% MoM in May

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The AGEM Index rose 3.6% month-on-month in May, supported by gains at Aristocrat Leisure and Agilysys.
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South Korea

South Korea police investigate Polymarket users for illegal gambling

Frank Schuengel -
South Korean police are investigating domestic users of prediction market platform Polymarket on suspicion of illegal gambling, in what is believed to be the first enforcement action of its kind targeting the platform's Korean user base.
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