#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

#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

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#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

#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

#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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#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

#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

#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

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#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

#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

#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

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Isle of Man's new gambling legislation strengthens rules for personnel and introduces fines for regulatory breaches. Public consultations ongoing until May 25. #IsleOfMan #GamblingLaws #Regulation #PublicConsultations
https://focusgn.com/isle-of-mans-gambling-legislation-amendment-bill-advances-for-royal-assent

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Massachusetts Gaming Commission votes to reopen sports wagering licensing process following request from Bet365. Companies must submit Notice of Intent by May 15. PlayWell program launched for responsible gaming. #Massachusetts #SportsBetting #PlayWell
https://focusgn.com/massachusetts-gaming-commission-reopens-sports-betting-licensing-process

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Research from University of Cambridge and MTU reveals the impact of gambling ads on social media in Ireland, targeting young men. Calls for stricter regulations and ban on ads. #UniversityOfCambridge #MTU #GamblingAds #IrelandRegulation
https://focusgn.com/cambridge-university-study-adds-fuel-to-debate-on-gambling-ads-in-ireland

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Jeju Dream Tower Integrated Resort reports strongest April performance with revenue up by 39%. Casino revenue reached KRW48.8bn, up 48.5% year-on-year. #JejuDreamTower #CasinoRevenue #IntegratedResort #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/jeju-dream-tower-hits-record-april-revenue

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau's gross gaming revenue reaches US$2.4bn in April, up 5.5% year-on-year but 12% lower than March. Analysts expect casino margins to remain under pressure in 2026. #Macau #GamingRevenue #CasinoMargins #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-ggr-rises-5-5-year-over-year-in-april