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South Korea

South Korea considers lifting foreigner-only casino levy cap to 15%: report

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South Korea could lift the casino levy paid into its Tourism Promotion and Development Fund to 15 percent, adding up to $33.6 million in annual costs.
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Macau

Gaming and tourism recovery to lift Macau’s 1H26 GDP by 5%: think tank 

Viviana Chan -
Macau GDP is seen rising 5% in 1H26 as gaming revenue and visitor growth support a moderate expansion in the local economy.
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Philippines

Solaire North supervisor arrested over alleged ‘ghost points’ scheme

Viviana Chan -
A casino pit supervisor at Solaire Resort North was arrested over alleged manipulation of VIP gaming point accounts and rewards.
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Philippines

Bloomberry relaunches online gaming as FUNaloMAX after MegaFUNalo shutdown

Viviana Chan -
Bloomberry officially launches FUNaloMAX, its in-house online platform, after shutting down MegaFUNalo over technical problems in May.
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Hong Kong

Cross-border racing tourism circuit tops HKJC’s Five-Year Plan wishlist

Viviana Chan -
The Jockey Club's Five-Year Plan submission seeks a 'Two Cities, Three Racecourses' tourism circuit spanning Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
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Philippines

Genting Hong Kong exits Philippine gaming with completion of Newport stake sale: AGI filing

Viviana Chan -
Alliance Global completes buyout of Genting Hong Kong's 40% stake in Newport World Resorts operator, ending the 2009 joint venture.
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South Korea

South Korea extradites alleged operator behind $7.5B illegal gambling network

Frank Schuengel -
South Korean authorities have extradited and charged a man in his 30s accused of operating an illegal online gambling network with total wagering volume of KRW10.3 trillion ($7.5 billion), marking his first return to the country in more than a decade.
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Macau

Macau expands casino-backed community shuttle to 14 routes, extends run to 2027

Viviana Chan -
Macau expands its casino-backed community shuttle on Friday, adding four landmark-to-neighborhood routes and extending the scheme to January 2027.
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China

China’s 2Q26 GDP growth slows to 4.3% as investment contracts

Viviana Chan -
China’s second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, as weaker investment offset gains in income, industry and retail activity.
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Philippines

China, Philippines repatriate suspect linked to gambling and fraud

Viviana Chan -
China and the Philippines repatriated a Chinese fugitive accused of organizing cross-border online gambling and telecom fraud.
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