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Australia

Star Entertainment settles junket tax disputes with Australia’s tax office

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Philippines

Philippine tax authority says casino jackpot prizes face withholding tax

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India

Delta Corp faces $188M GST notices from Goa authorities for FY22-23

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Philippines

PH House approves bill to abolish travel tax for Filipinos going abroad

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Australia

AUSTRAC chief calls for stronger leadership on AML as reforms loom

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Macau

Macau collected $1.03B in gaming taxes in January, up 14.5% YoY

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Philippines

Philippines House leader moves to abolish travel tax to boost mobility and tourism

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Deep Dive

Macau’s foreigner-only gaming zones show early gains but remain marginal to overall revenue: experts

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Macau

Macau’s fiscal reserves hit $82.9 billion as of end-November

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Russia

Russian gov’t mulling legalizing online casinos to generate tax revenue for war effort: Media

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Elsewhere

Curacao delays enforcement of local substance rules under LOK

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India

India’s Delta Corp posts $2.14M profit in 4Q25, down over 53% y-o-y

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Macau

Macau casinos receive $19.2M levy relief from foreign visitor play in 2024

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka changes in gambling tax regime an aggressive overhaul: Analyst

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Intelligence

Japan’s pachinko industry shrinks as operators chase a vanishing player base: Expert

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Macau

Macau government projects $29.3B in gaming revenue for 2026

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Macau

Macau gov’t predicts lower gaming tax volume for 2026

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Japan

Japan plans first visa fee hike since 1978 amid record tourist surge

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United States

Genting Malaysia ‘virtually assured’ of getting New York casino license: Maybank

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United States

New York’s downstate commercial casino licenses down to three bids

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Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown

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Malaysian police have dismantled an alleged online betting syndicate linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raiding an office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting 11 suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and cash believed to be connected to the operation.
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Philippines

PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play gaming services partnership

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PhilWeb has secured exclusive rights to distribute Pragmatic Play's slots and live casino content to licensed operators in the Philippines.
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Singapore

Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo as VP of Attractions

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Marina Bay Sands has named arts and heritage veteran Angelita Teo to oversee the strategic direction and growth of its attractions portfolio.
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United States

Genting Americas’ $2B facility eases Empire refinancing risk, but construction risks remain: S&P

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Genting Americas’ $2B facility removes Empire’s refinancing risk, but S&P says weak cash flow and New York construction risks remain.
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Macau

Macau’s new taxi licenses require operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms

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Macau received 47 bids for 700 new taxis under a tender that, for the first time, requires operators to join approved ride-hailing platforms.
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China

IMF lifts China 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% while Asia-Pacific outlook diverges

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China’s upgraded 2026 forecast contrasts with a divided Asia-Pacific outlook, as IMF warns global risks remain tilted to the downside.
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Vietnam

Vietnam targets 25M international visitors and $43B in tourism revenue in 2026

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Vietnam’s tourism sector is pushing for 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after arrivals rose 14.9 percent in the first half.
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Macau

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Macau travel flows as southern China faces heavy rain

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Super Typhoon Bavi is set to hit China’s southeast coast, threatening Macau travel flows as heavy rain and flooding disrupt the region.
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Macau

Macau casino suspicious transaction reports rise 8.7% in 1H26

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Macau casino operators filed 2,018 suspicious transaction reports in 1H26, up 8.7%, keeping gaming as the main source of STRs.
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Macau

City of Dreams Macau launches House of Dancing Water backstage tour

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City of Dreams Macau will launch paid House of Dancing Water backstage tours from July 15th, expanding the show into a broader visitor experience.
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