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Philippines

Philippines’ central bank strengthens safeguards around casino junket operations

Viviana Chan -
The Philippines' central bank has issued new guidance urging banks to strengthen anti-money laundering controls over customers engaged in casino junket operations.
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South Korea

INSPIRE to open 70-table poker room alongside WPT Seoul

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INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will open a 70-table poker room and new hospitality venues alongside WPT Seoul in October 2026.
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Hong Kong

Century Entertainment suspension continues under new HKEX conditions

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Century Entertainment remains suspended as HKEX requires overdue results, audit action and an independent review of internal controls.
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Macau

Analysts shift focus to earnings as Macau moves beyond World Cup drag

Viviana Chan -
Analysts expect gradual improvement in Macau gaming after the World Cup, with earnings season now becoming the market's main focus.
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Europe

Isle of Man regulator steps up action against illegal gambling sites

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Isle of Man’s gambling regulator is stepping up cross-border enforcement against illegal operators and fraudulent license claims.
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Philippines

PAGCOR orders operators to strengthen AML controls after high-risk finding

Viviana Chan -
PAGCOR has ordered Philippine gaming operators to strengthen AML controls after rating the casino sector’s money-laundering risk as ‘high’.
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Australia

Former Star legal chief appeals Federal Court findings over AML failures

Frank Schuengel -
Former Star legal chief Paula Martin has appealed Federal Court findings and penalties tied to Suncity and China UnionPay risks.
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Elsewhere

BetHog shuts crypto casino to focus entirely on AI dealer business

Viviana Chan -
BetHog will shut its crypto casino on July 31st and redirect resources to Sentient Studios’ AI dealer business amid operator demand.
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South Korea

South Korea youth online gambling reports rise 74% in one month

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Youth online gambling reports in South Korea rose 74 percent in one month, with 806 cases recorded since the program began.
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Macau

Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery

Viviana Chan -
Citigroup expects Macau’s July GGR to fall 5 percent year-on-year to $2.60 billion, despite a post-World Cup recovery.
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