
Vietnam Plans to Restrict Foreign Crypto Exchanges, Boost Local Platforms
Vietnam plans stricter cryptocurrency rules, pushing traders toward licensed local exchanges to enhance oversight, strengthen tax collection, and curb capital outflows.

Vietnam plans stricter cryptocurrency rules, pushing traders toward licensed local exchanges to enhance oversight, strengthen tax collection, and curb capital outflows.

South Africa’s casino floors are still bringing in the bulk of gaming revenue, but the latest Sun International results show online betting is growing much faster.

Saskatchewan increases Indigenous funding to CA$153.5M, fueled by gaming growth, expanding support for housing, education, and local initiatives.

Macau's gaming taxes climbed 7.6% in 2025, while GGR climbed 9.1%, highlighting the region's continued reliance on casino revenues.
South Africa’s proposed 20% online gambling tax is facing fresh industry backlash, with bookmakers warning the plan could squeeze licensed operators and make offshore sites more attractive.
Macau's March GGR is gaining momentum from major concerts, while UBS lowers 2026 casino earnings forecasts as rising costs weigh on profitability.
According to the West Virginia regulator, the state’s online casinos combined to produce $37.1 million in revenue in February.
The total amount spent on lobbying is also before anything is spent on the casino projects themselves, which will cost an estimated $4-8 billion each.
In February 2026, Macau welcomed nearly 1.6 million visitors during the Chinese New Year, boosting gross gaming revenue to MOP 20.63 billion.