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New Zealand

SkyCity signs preliminary agreement to sell Auckland’s Grand Hotel

AGBrief Editorial -
SkyCity Entertainment Group has entered into a non-binding agreement to sell The Grand Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of its asset monetization...
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Australia

Tabcorp fined $1.8M for spam and telemarketing breaches

Frank Schuengel -
Australia's communications regulator has imposed more than AUD2.7 million ($1.8 million) in penalties on Tabcorp Holdings Limited after finding the wagering operator breached the country's spam and telemarketing laws.
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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

AGBrief Editorial -
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

AGBrief Editorial -
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

AGBrief Editorial -
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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