#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

#InTheSpotlightFGN - SkyCity Entertainment Group revises its financial guidance for 2026, citing macroeconomic challenges. EBITDA outlook lowered. Cost-saving target exceeded. Asset monetisation programme initiated. #Skycity #FinancialGuidance #EBITDA #AssetMonetisation #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/skycity-revises-fy26-guidance-amid-macro-pressures

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - PlayCity in Ukraine launches digital complaints platform for reporting illegal gambling ads, enabling citizens to flag violations across various media. Violators face fines and content removal. #PlayCity #Ukraine #IllegalGambling #DigitalComplaints
https://focusgn.com/ukrainian-gambling-regulator-rolls-out-digital-complaints-platform

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Former VVD parliamentarian Rosemarijn Dral appointed as director of Dutch gaming trade association VNLOK. Challenges include tax hikes and proposed gambling ad ban. #RosemarijnDral #VNLOK #DutchGaming #OnlineGambling
https://focusgn.com/dutch-gaming-trade-association-names-former-mp-rosemarijn-dral-as-new-director

#InTheSpotlightFGN - iGaming Ontario reports CA$9.59bn in online gaming wagers for March, with online casino gaming dominating. Non-adjusted gross gaming revenue up 13% from previous month. #IGAMINGONTARIO #ONLINECASINO #GAMINGREVENUE
https://focusgn.com/ontario-igaming-wagers-rise-in-march

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#InTheSpotlightFGN - DigiPlus Interactive Corp's net income down 33% in Q1 2026 due to delinking of e-wallets from gaming platforms. Revenue also declined. Chairman remains confident in long-term growth. #DigiPlus #FinancialResults #GamingPlatforms #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/digiplus-net-income-drops-in-q1

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Citigroup analysts report solid high-end demand in Macau during Labour Day holiday, despite tough comparison base. Premium mass wagers down 15% year-on-year, but player quality remains intact. #Citigroup #Macau #PremiumSegment #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-premium-mass-volumes-resilient-during-may-holidays-despite-tough-comps-citi-says