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Colombo Skyline at Night
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Sri Lanka Advances Gambling Regulation with New Oversight Authority

A new authority will enforce responsible gambling practices and tackle unregulated betting concerns by closing exploited loopholes.
04/23/2025
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A Busy Street in Macau
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Macau Welcomes Over Half a Million Travelers During the Easter Weekend

Mainland China comprised 60% of visitors, most of who used Macau’s Border Gate and Hong Kong Zhuhai-Macao Bridge entry points.
04/22/2025
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A property sale illustration
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Lavish THE 13 Hotel Seeks New Buyer After Unsuccessful 2024 Tender

The 199-unit lavish property includes 196 rooms (1.8K to 5K sq ft) and three villas (10 sq ft each) with baroque interiors and luxury amenities.
04/21/2025
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A Street in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Dutch Watchdog KSA Reprimands 711 Casino Over Gaming Promotions to Kids

Following an investigation, 711 acknowledged external partners’ role in minor-targeted ads, implementing removals and breach-prevention protocols.
04/20/2025
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A Novomatic Stand at an ICE London Event
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Novomatic and Harvest Gaming Forge Alliance for Asian Market Push

Singapore-based Harvest Gaming will distribute Novomatic’s land-based gaming solutions across Southeast Asia, leveraging local market expertise.
04/20/2025
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Grand Lisboa Casino, Macau
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Mass Gaming Generates 75% of Macau’s 1Q25 GGR Amid Budget Concerns

Despite a 0.6% rise year-on-year, officials warn that Macau may face budget deficits if gaming revenues fall below MOP15 billion monthly.
04/18/2025
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A street fighter
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Hacksaw Gaming Unleashes 10,000x Max Win Chaos in Fighter Pit Slot

Hacksaw Gaming introduces Red and Green team clashes onto a 5x4 grid designed with expanding wilds, progressive multipliers, and free spins.
04/17/2025
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The National Congress of Brazil
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Gambling Legalization in Brazil is Vote-Ready Despite Political Deadlock

Senator Iraja asserts that the land-based gambling legislation is crucial for Brazil’s growth and is now ripe for a vote despite opposition.
04/17/2025
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US-China Trade War Illustration
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Trade War Escalation Clouds Macau's 2025 Gaming Revenue Projections

CreditSights predicts that combined industry EBITDA for Q1 2025 may fall 6% year-on-year due to rising operational costs caused by increasing tariffs.
04/14/2025
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A Colorful Diamond
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NoLimit City’s Blood Diamond Slot Presents Ethical Controversy in Reel Format

With an RTP of up to 96.14%, this highly volatile slot explores NoLimit City’s reel modifiers like Chained Reels, xNudge Wilds, and xNudge Desire.
04/13/2025
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