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Polymarket fake bet campaign draws Wall Street Journal investigation and viral scrutiny

Prediction market platform Polymarket paid a network of social media creators to film staged betting videos using replica versions of its website, accumulating more than 140 million views before a Wall Street Journal investigation published on 21 June 2026 exposed the campaign.

Curacao Gaming Authority sets December deadline for B2B supplier compliance under LOK framework

The Curacao Gaming Authority has issued a formal announcement clarifying the supplier licensing and registration obligations that will become fully enforceable on 24 December 2026, marking the end of the two-year transitional period provided under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK).

Galaxy, Sands, MGM and Aristocrat feature on Forbes’ Global 2000

Galaxy stands alone as Hong Kong’s casino entry on Forbes’ 2026 Global 2000, joined by Sands, MGM and Aristocrat among Asia-facing names.

ACMA orders ISPs to block 12 more illegal gambling sites

ACMA has ordered ISPs to block 12 more illegal online gambling and affiliate sites, bringing total blocked since 2019 to 1,751.

Macau’s The 13 Palace to soft open Saturday after renovation

Newly rebranded as The 13 Palace, the hotel will begin a phased soft opening on June 27th, targeting high-end leisure guests after renovation

Acesite says only minimal work had resumed before Waterfront Manila rebuild suspension

Acesite says only minimal work had resumed on the Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino rebuild before its latest suspension over costs and market concerns.

Macau rolls out document-free clearance at 2 more border ports

Macau will expand Smart Immigration Clearance to Qingmao and HZMB ports on June 26th, bringing face-scan checks to 204 channels.

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

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.

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

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

Cambodian gaming regulator reviews disposal of seized scam assets

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