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Poipet Cambodia-Thai Border Crossing
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Donaco’s Star Vegas Reports Disruptions Amid Thailand-Cambodia Border Tensions

The property faces profitability challenges as Thai restrictions limit cross-border activity, causing a significant downturn in visitor numbers.
Jun 16, 2025
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Punta del Este Aerial View
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Beach Point Capital Backs Cipriani Global Growth with $190M Funding

Beach Point and Sparta Capital will fund $190 million of Cipriani’s $500 million Oceanfront resort, residences, and casino in Punta Del Este, Uruguay.
Jun 12, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Subic Sun Picks IvedaAI for Smart Surveillance Ahead of December Debut

The Subic Sun Resort plans to open in December 2025 with amenities like a luxury casino, large convention center, and AI-driven security.
Jun 12, 2025
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Stockholm, Sweden
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

SGA Enforces Ban Against Simba NV for Sweden License Violations

An SGA investigation revealed Simba NV operated sites like Betlast.com and Slotmonster.com, illegally accessible and marketed to Swedish players.
Jun 10, 2025
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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Melco to Shut Down Macau Satellite Casino and Mocha Venues by Year End

The move aligns with Macau’s satellite casino restructuring, which will allow only concessionaires to own such establishments from January 1, 2026.
Jun 10, 2025
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The Star Casino, Gold Coast
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Entertainment Faces Risk of Collapse Over AUSTRAC’s $400M AML Fine

AUSTRAC alleges Star enabled 117 high-risk clients to funnel billions in suspect funds through its casinos between 2016 and 2020.
Jun 09, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

ACMA Penalizes Four Betting Operators for Self-Exclusion Rule Breaches

ACMA uncovered the breaches through investigations enforcing the Interactive Gambling Act and national online wagering consumer protection rules.
Jun 07, 2025
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Brazil Gambling Trade Associations Unite Against Rising Industry Taxes

Brazil’s largest gambling associations, including IBKR, ANJL, and IJL, jointly oppose plans to hike taxes on licensed betting operators.
Jun 05, 2025
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Slot Machines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NoLimit City Extends Popular Franchise with Fire in the Hole 3

Fire in the Hole 3 is decked with the software developer's signature xFeatures, including xBomb wild multipliers, xHole, and xSplit.
Jun 05, 2025
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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Government Lowers Gaming Revenue Forecast to MOP228B Amid Caution

The forecast revision stems from underwhelming GGR results from January to May, totaling MOP97.7 billion and averaging at MOP19.5 billion monthly.
Jun 04, 2025
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