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Thailand Advances First Gaming Law to Regulate Gambling-Like Features

If enacted, the new law will enable the Cyber Crime Bureau to suspend unregistered games and conduct safety, fairness, and transparency audits.
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Macau Casino Revenue Hits MOP5.5B Record in October, Boosted by Golden Week

Macau casinos hit MOP5.5 billion thanks to Golden Week, with 790,000 visitors in the first five days, topping tourism authorities’ forecast of 750,000.
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India Announced Draft Framework to Regulate Online Gaming Sector

Following the real money gaming ban in August, India has drafted a new set of rules open to public consultation until October 31, 2025.
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RAK Launches Billion-Dirham Highway to Connect Landmark Casino Resort with Dubai

Ras Al Khaimah commits over AED1 billion to Wynn Boulevard, a new road project meant to connect Wynn Al Marjan with Dubai and other emirates.
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Macau’s September Casino Earnings Climb 6% YoY Despite Typhoon Disruptions

September’s gaming revenue in Macau rose 6% YoY to MOP18.29B, down MOP3.86 billion from August’s post-pandemic high of MOP22.16 billion.
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Greece to Enforce Automatic Online Gambling Restrictions for Under-18s

Greece will become the first EU nation to automatically restrict under-18s from gambling and tobacco platforms and under-15s from social media.
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Latvia Accelerates Gambling Tax Hike and Restructures Regulatory Oversight

Latvia includes gambling tax increases up to 18% in the 2026 budget and merges the sector’s regulator with the government’s tax administration.
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Macau Casinos Closed as Typhoon Ragasa Rages Through Southern China

DICJ ordered the closure of all casinos once the typhoon activated Signal No. 8, which escalated to Signal No. 10 as winds reached 118+km/h.
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Aerial View of Super Typhoon Trami
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Macau Prepares Casino Shutdowns Ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa

Macau casinos will shut down temporarily as a precautionary measure should Super Typhoon Ragasa escalate to Signal No. 8 on September 23-24.
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Hacksaw Gaming Embarks on Mythic Norse Adventures in Stormborn Slot

Stormborn Slot’s powers lie in free spins ignited by scatters, Thunder Respins, Coins, Mjolnir symbols, and wild/multiplier-packed free spins.
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