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While Dutch casinos set a record €1B (US$1.07B) GGR in 2024, a 3.7% tax hike has resulted in a €200M (US$230.8M) deficit in H1 2025.

Thailand promotes poker as a sport through limited legalization, with acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai calling the decision “sensitive and complex”.

Jeju Dream Tower’s July revenue rose 21.3% from June, continuing a six-month growth streak, with table games contributing most of the revenue.

Las Vegas tourism plummeted 11% in June (7.3% annual decline) with hotel occupancy down 7%, as visitors blame soaring resort fees and hidden costs.

Macau’s July GGR reaches MOP22.13 billion, marking a 19% year-on-year increase and 5% month-on-month increase to top May’s MOP21.19 billion high.

Nevada’s June gaming revenue climbed 3.5% year-on-year to $1.33B despite an 11.3% visitor decline, marking tourism’s weakest stretch since 2021.

Tilman Fertitta, US Ambassador to Italy, halts Las Vegas Strip casino development to avoid conflict of interest with Wynn properties.

Sphere Abu Dhabi will mirror the 18,600-seat original in Las Vegas, opened in 2023, and DCT will hold exclusive MENA expansion rights for a decade.

GCGRA approves Pollard Banknote as a UAE gaming-related vendor, allowing the company to supply instant tickets and digital gaming products.

Sue van der Merwe passes Lottery Corporation CEO and MD role to Wayne Pickup as existing leadership team maintains operations during the transition.