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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

AGBrief Editorial -
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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Hong Kong

HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone

Viviana Chan -
HKJC and Guangzhou aim to establish a cross-border equine industry zone by 2030, expanding cooperation across racing, tourism and breeding.
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India

Goa bars under-21s from casino gaming areas, adds 18% penalty on late fees

Frank Schuengel -
Goa has amended its casino rules to bar anyone under the age of 21 from entering designated gaming areas, while introducing an 18 percent annual penal interest charge on operators who delay payment of their recurring license fees.
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