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By: Lucas DunnSeaport 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.

By: Lucas DunnGalaxy 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.

By: Lucas DunnShady 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.

By: Lucas DunnHacksaw Taps into Quiet Elegance with New Release, The Luxe Slot
The Luxe is a high-stakes slot blending monochromatic luxury with a 20,000x max win potential through Golden Frames and other bonus mechanics.

By: Lucas DunnUK Labour Party Faces Internal Split Over Demands for Gambling Reforms
Labour leadership faces backbench MP revolt with demands for gambling regulation overhaul, risking Starmer’s clash with top party donors.

By: Lucas DunnCrown Resorts in Talks to Take Over Queen’s Wharf Operations from Star
CTFE and FEC are in the process of finalizing Star’s 50% Queen’s Wharf buyout while negotiating with Crown Resorts for potential control takeover.

By: Lucas DunnReef Casino Trust Approves Iris Capital's AU$177M Acquisition Bid
70% RCT unitholders, Accor & Casinos Austria, back full trust acquisition, with binding commitments to accept Iris Capital's offer within 21 days.

By: Lucas DunnMacau Gaming Tax Shows Resilient H1 Growth with 1.05% Increase to MOP45.3B
Macau’s casino gaming tax reflects continued resilience in the industry but represents only 48.6% of the government’s annual projects of MOP93.1B.

By: Lucas DunnPAGCOR Demands Gaming Operators Remove Billboard Ads by August 15
PAGCOR orders licensees, suppliers, and gaming operators to remove all out-of-home betting ads, including billboards and public transport displays.

By: Lucas DunnEGBA Members Contribute €3.8B in EU Social, Economic Initiatives in 2024
EGBA members’ €3.8 billion tax contribution fuels European public services while championing safer gambling through player protection initiatives.