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Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hong Kong Jockey Club Makes History with Fifth Straight WLA Honor

The Hong Kong Jockey Club first received WLA Level 4 accreditation in 2011 and has earned five consecutive certifications, setting a regional record.
Sep 08, 2025
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Slot Machines in a Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bamboo Ways: Push Gaming Reimagines Razor Ways with Asian Flair

Bamboo Ways delivers cluster-driven payouts of up to 25,000x the stake, coupled with Golden Bamboo symbols for instant prizes and multiplier boosts.
Sep 07, 2025
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Galaxy Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Jefferies, CLSA Boost Macau Gaming Forecasts After Summer Surge

Jefferies forecasts 9.5% growth in Macau’s GGR in 2025, while CLSA raises forecasts to $30.6 billion for 2025 and $31.8 billion for 2026.
Sep 05, 2025
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A Closeup of a Roulette Wheel
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PAGCOR Vows Illegal Gambling Crackdown as Regulated Gambling Generates PHP69B

Chairman Tengco warned that despite the sector’s strong performance, unlicensed operators undermine consumer protection and revenues.
Sep 05, 2025
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Mobile casino games
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

UK’s Advertising Standards Authority Tightens Ad Rules for Offshore Operators

From September 1, 2025, all licensed gambling firms must adhere to UK marketing rules globally to ensure fair play and consumer protection.
Sep 03, 2025
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Galaxy Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau August Gaming Revenue Surges to MOP22.16B, Highest Since COVID-19

DICJ data shows August GGR rose 12.2% YoY to MOP22.16B, surpassing past July’s MOP22.13B, setting a new post-pandemic casino revenue record.
Sep 01, 2025
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Litigation Label
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

A23 Leads the Charge Against India’s Online Real Money Gambling Ban

Led by its parent company, Head Digital Works, A23 has filed a petition arguing the gambling ban unfairly targets games of skill like poker and rummy.
Aug 28, 2025
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Indian National Cricket Team Players
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

India Gambling Ban Forces Dream11 to Suspend National Cricket Team Sponsorship

Dream11’s exit from the BCCI sponsorship follows Indian Parliament’s passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gambling Bill 2025.
Aug 26, 2025
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Macau Casinos
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Revenue Hits Record High in August with Strong Forecasts

Macau gross gaming revenue surges 9% weekly to MOP793 million daily, setting a new post-pandemic record for a non-holiday associated week.
Aug 25, 2025
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Crown Casino, Melbourne
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Victoria Regulator Reprimands Crown Melbourne Over Player Safeguard Lapses

VGCCC censured Crown Melbourne for exceeding player spending limits and permitting mismatched accounts, which is against harm reduction laws.
Aug 20, 2025
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