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Poker Chips in a Briefcase
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Acting PM Signs Order Legalizing Poker for International Tournaments

Thailand promotes poker as a sport through limited legalization, with acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai calling the decision “sensitive and complex”.
Aug 05, 2025
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Casino Chips on Roulette Table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Jeju Dream Casino Earnings Surge 90% Year-on-Year in July 2025

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.
Aug 04, 2025
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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Casinos Hit New Gaming Earnings Peak Post-COVID in July 2025

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.
Aug 02, 2025
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The Sphere, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere Entertainment Finalizes DCT Collaboration for Abu Dhabi Expansion

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.
Aug 01, 2025
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Two business people shaking hands in agreement
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Pollard Banknote Receives GCGRA Approval to Supply Gaming in the UAE

GCGRA approves Pollard Banknote as a UAE gaming-related vendor, allowing the company to supply instant tickets and digital gaming products.
Jul 30, 2025
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Lottery Tickets
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Australia's Lottery Corp Names Exiting Allwyn Exec as New CEO and MD

Sue van der Merwe passes Lottery Corporation CEO and MD role to Wayne Pickup as existing leadership team maintains operations during the transition.
Jul 28, 2025
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Making an Online Payment
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Regulators Target South Korean Payment Firms Over Illegal Gambling Ties

S. Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service revealed that the companies allegedly offered financial services like payment processing to criminal networks.
Jul 25, 2025
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Casino Lisboa, Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Seaport Lifts Macau’s 2025 GGR Projections to 7% Year-on-Year Growth

Seaport’s revised forecast highlights investor optimism despite China-US economic rifts, contrasting with the government’s GGR estimate.
Jul 23, 2025
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Galaxy Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Galaxy Dominates Macau Premium Mass Market, Sands Unveils Baccarat Jackpot

Galaxy Entertainment commands 35% of Macau’s premium mass wagers, driven by Pavilion North action, with one “whale” placing a HK$1 million bet.
Jul 21, 2025
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Slot Machines in a Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Shady Lady Pushes the Boundaries of the Horror Theme with Orphan Organ Slot

Orphan Organ defies conventional slot design, from its grim, unsettling alien horror theme to Meter Pays mechanic and Airlock upgrades.
Jul 20, 2025
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