#InTheSpotlightFGN - South Dakota casino wagers rose 8.6% YoY to $145.5m in March. Slot machines generated $134.9m, table games $9m. Sports betting handle increased 3.5% YoY to $1.6m. AGR was $12.6m, $1.1m in taxes collected. #SouthDakota #CasinoWagers #SportsBetting #Revenue
https://focusgn.com/south-dakota-gaming-handle-rises-in-march
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South Dakota gaming handle rises in March
Casino wagers increased 8.6 per cent year-over-year.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Belle Corp reports 13% rise in net income to Php524m for Q1. City of Dreams Manila drives growth with 12% gaming revenue increase. Tagaytay Highlands real estate revenue up 57%. #BelleCorp #CityOfDreamsManila #TagaytayHighlands #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/belle-q1-profit-rises-13-on-city-of-dreams-manila-performance
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City of Dreams Manila drives 13 per cent rise in Belle Q1 profit
Belle Corporation reported higher earnings for the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by improved gaming-related revenues from City of Dreams Manila.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - The Star Entertainment Group reports mixed results for Q3, with reduced losses but lower revenue. EBITDA improved due to cost-cutting measures. Sydney revenue down 10%. #StarEntertainmentGroup #EBITDA #SydneyRevenue #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/the-star-narrows-losses-as-revenue-softens
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/the-star-narrows-losses-as-revenue-softens
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The Star narrows losses as revenue softens
The Australian operator reported improved EBITDA performance despite weaker gaming volumes.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - South Korea anticipates 4% growth in annual lottery sales, reaching KRW8.42tn in 2027. Proceeds to fund welfare programs. #SouthKorea #LotterySales #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/south-koreas-lottery-market-set-to-hit-record-us5-7bn-by-2027
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/south-koreas-lottery-market-set-to-hit-record-us5-7bn-by-2027
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South Korea lottery sales set to hit US$5.7bn by 2027
The government is anticipating sales growth of 4 per cent.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Romania's ONJN annual report shows enforcement actions against unlicensed gambling, including removal orders, blacklisting websites, and inspections. Self-exclusion system improved, draft ordinance proposes unified framework. President Soare emphasizes continued projects. #ONJN #Romania #GamblingRegulation
https://focusgn.com/romanian-gambling-regulator-highlights-impact-of-new-powers
https://focusgn.com/romanian-gambling-regulator-highlights-impact-of-new-powers
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Romanian gambling regulator highlights impact of new powers
The ONJN has published its annual activity report detailing enforcement action carried out over the past year.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Irish National Lottery urges Government to stop bookmakers from offering bets on its draws, citing €289m in lost sales. Concerns about legalisation and impact on community initiatives. #IrishLottery #GamblingRegulation #CommunityInitiatives
https://focusgn.com/irish-national-lottery-seeks-ban-on-bookmakers-offering-bets-on-its-draws
https://focusgn.com/irish-national-lottery-seeks-ban-on-bookmakers-offering-bets-on-its-draws
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Irish National Lottery wants bookmakers banned from taking bets on its draws
The operator says lottery betting costs it €289m a year in lost ticket sales.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Minnesota bill SF 4511 aims to ban most bets on prediction platforms, citing concerns of gambling without a license and insider trading. Sen. John Marty leads the charge. #Minnesota #PredictionPlatforms #Gambling
https://focusgn.com/minnesota-bill-to-ban-prediction-markets-advances-in-senate
https://focusgn.com/minnesota-bill-to-ban-prediction-markets-advances-in-senate
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Minnesota bill to ban prediction markets advances to Senate floor vote
SF 4511 would prohibit most bets on prediction platforms.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Moody's upgrades Macau's credit outlook to stable, citing strong fiscal and external positions. Aa3 rating maintained. Close ties with China noted. #Moody #Macau #China #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/moodys-revises-macau-outlook-to-stable-and-affirms-aa3-rating
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Moody’s revises Macau outlook
The credit rating agency highlighted Macau’s strong fiscal and external positions as key drivers behind the decision.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Choi Byung-hwan appointed as new chairman of South Korea's National Gambling Control Commission, pledging safer industry growth and stronger safeguards against gambling-related harm. #SouthKorea #GamblingControl #UserProtection #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/south-korea-appoints-new-chairman-of-national-gambling-control-commission
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South Korea appoints new chairman of National Gambling Control Commission
Choi Byung-hwan has pledged safer industry growth and stronger safeguards against gambling-related harm.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Tabcorp permanently bans eight high-stakes bettors, citing risk management. Professional gambler Steve Fletcher among those affected. Legal consequences for bypassing ban. #Tabcorp #RiskManagement #Betting #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/tabcorp-bans-several-high-risk-punters
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Tabcorp bans several high-risk punters
The Australian operator has permanently excluded eight bettors citing risk management.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Tim Miller defends financial risk checks for gambling industry, pilot shows only 0.1% of accounts would need assessment. Decision pending on implementation. #GamblingCommission #FinancialRiskChecks #EthicalGamblingForum
https://focusgn.com/british-gambling-commission-laments-misconceptions-running-wild-over-financial-risk-checks
https://focusgn.com/british-gambling-commission-laments-misconceptions-running-wild-over-financial-risk-checks
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British Gambling Commission laments “misconceptions running wild” over financial risk checks
The Gambling Commission’s executive director says the debate on financial risk checks has grown more toxic.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Irish Bookmakers Association pushes back against calls for ban on lottery betting in Ireland, citing established product and customer habits. New regulations include advertising restrictions and Social Impact Fund. #IrishBookmakersAssociation #LotteryBetting #IrishGamblingRegulationAct
https://focusgn.com/irish-bookmakers-association-opposes-calls-for-ban-on-lottery-betting
https://focusgn.com/irish-bookmakers-association-opposes-calls-for-ban-on-lottery-betting
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Irish Bookmakers Association opposes calls for ban on lottery betting
The IBA has pushed back against criticism of from FDJ United’s Premier Lotteries Ireland.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - ONJN in Romania allocates €5m for non-profit initiatives to tackle problem gambling. Grants for prevention, treatment, research, and awareness campaigns. Applications open until May 11. President Soare emphasizes collaborative effort. #ONJN #Romania #ProblemGambling #ResponsibleGaming
https://focusgn.com/romanian-gambling-regulator-to-distribute-grants-for-responsible-gambling-programmes
https://focusgn.com/romanian-gambling-regulator-to-distribute-grants-for-responsible-gambling-programmes
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Romanian gambling regulator to distribute grants for responsible gambling programmes
The ONJN has assigned funds to non-profit initiatives.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Thai authorities expand enforcement to combat illegal gambling and scam networks with closer cooperation with Meta, targeting cybercrime on social media platforms. #Thailand #Meta #Cybercrime #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/thailand-expands-digital-enforcement-collaboration-with-meta
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/thailand-expands-digital-enforcement-collaboration-with-meta
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Thailand expands digital enforcement collaboration with Meta
Authorities have expanded enforcement beyond gambling sites to wider scam networks.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - MGM China expands high-end gaming space at Cotai property and reports 9% revenue increase in Q1 2026. Focus on premium customers in Macau. #MGMChina #Macau #PremiumGaming #Q12026Results #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/mgm-china-expands-premium-gaming-at-cotai
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/mgm-china-expands-premium-gaming-at-cotai
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MGM China expands premium gaming in Cotai
The operator continues its strategic focus on premium mass and high-value customers in Macau.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau's Q1 GDP reaches US$13.4bn with a 7.1% increase, driven by rising visitor arrivals and gaming revenue. Economic output at 90.3% of 2019 levels. #Macau #GDP #VisitorArrivals #GamingRevenue #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-gdp-up-7-in-q1-preliminary-figures-show
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-gdp-up-7-in-q1-preliminary-figures-show
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Macau GDP up 7% in Q1, preliminary figures show
The preliminary figure for Gross Domestic Product is US$13.