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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.
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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.
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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.
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Slot Machines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw 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.
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House of Parliament, London
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

UK 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.
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Queen's Wharf, Brisbane
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Crown 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.
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Two businessmen shaking hands in agreement
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Reef 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.
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People Playing Roulette at a Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau 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.
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Billboards in Manila
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PAGCOR 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.
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A Roulette Table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

EGBA 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.
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