#InTheSpotlightFGN - Study finds Dutch gambling ads on Facebook and Instagram may breach age-targeting restrictions, with offline license holders having higher non-compliance rates. #DutchGambling #SocialMediaAds #Compliance
https://focusgn.com/new-study-proposes-pre-authorisation-of-gambling-adverts-in-the-netherlands

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Economist Ola Nevander's report for BOS shows a decrease in problem gambling rates in Sweden despite online gambling growth. Marketing spend rose sharply. #ProblemGambling #OnlineGambling #BOS #Sweden
https://focusgn.com/swedish-report-hails-drop-in-problem-gambling-rates

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - GKL reports casino sales of KRW40.2bn for April, up 11.1% YoY. Table-game revenue increased by 12.7% and machine game sales decreased by 4.6%. GKL aims for KRW503.8bn revenue by 2030. #GKL #CasinoSales #SouthKorea #RevenueGrowth #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/grand-korea-leisure-casino-sales-up-11-1-in-april

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Focus Gaming News celebrates its 10th anniversary with the launch of a new UAE website dedicated to covering the country's growing gaming industry. #GamingIndustry #UAE #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/focus-gaming-news-expands-into-the-uae-at-a-defining-moment-for-the-industry

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Ng Wai Han reappointed as director of Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau for another year. Macau's GGR in April up 5.5% year-on-year. #Macau #Gaming #DICJ #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-gambling-regulator-reappoints-ng-wai-han-as-director

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - UK study challenges industry claims of severe economic fallout from the British Gambling Act review, suggesting redirected consumer spending will offset most losses. #UK #Gambling #EconomicImpact
https://focusgn.com/uk-gambling-reforms-to-have-limited-economic-impact-new-study-claims

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Lawmakers in Ukraine disagree over which ministry should oversee gambling regulation, with concerns over delays and conflicts of interest. Proposed transfer of powers criticized. #Ukraine #GamblingRegulation #MinistryOfFinance
https://focusgn.com/questions-raised-over-proposed-transfer-of-ukrainian-gambling-policy-to-ministry-of-finance

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to ban online sweepstakes-style casinos. Senate rejects sports betting bill. #Oklahoma #Casinos
https://focusgn.com/oklahoma-bill-to-ban-sweepstakes-casinos-heads-to-governor

#InTheSpotlightFGN - The Star Entertainment Group secures US$390m refinancing package to stabilize financial position and support turnaround strategy. Quarterly payments start on March 31, 2027. #TheStarEntertainment #Refinancing #FinancialStability #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/the-star-secures-refinancing-deal-with-whitehawk-capital-partners

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Bee Macau factory, a joint venture between APE and Cartamundi Group, is now operational, producing Bee casino-grade playing cards in Macau. A milestone for Macau's gaming industry and economic diversification efforts. #BeeMacau #CasinoGrade #MacauGaming #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/asia-pioneer-entertainment-and-cartamundi-launch-bee-macau-macaus-first-casino-grade-playing-card-factory

#InTheSpotlightFGN - SJM Holdings reports US$7.9m net loss in Q1 2026, impacted by closure of satellite casinos. Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau sees revenue increase but EBITDA falls. #SJMHoldings #Macau #GamingIndustry #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/sjm-holdings-reports-first-quarter-loss-after-satellite-casino-closures

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Dutch gambling regulator KSA files 4,600 reports with Meta about unlicensed gambling ads. Concerns over licensed ads targeting under 24s on Facebook and Instagram. #KSA #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #Netherlands
https://focusgn.com/dutch-gambling-regulator-inundates-meta-with-thousands-of-reports-of-illegal-gambling-ads

#InTheSpotlightFGN - AGA report shows gaming executives optimistic about industry outlook despite concerns over sports event contracts on prediction markets. Key findings include increased capital investment and executive sentiment at highest level. #AGA #GamingIndustry #PredictionMarkets
https://focusgn.com/gaming-executives-remain-optimistic-as-industry-growth-continues-sports-event-contracts-drive-rising-industry-concern

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Brazil court dismisses lawsuit against Novibet for sports betting losses, ruling bets were voluntary and platform not liable. Judge emphasizes risk of loss in betting contracts. #Brazil #Novibet #GamblingLawsuit
https://focusgn.com/brazilian-court-rejects-gambling-loss-case

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Liquor & Gaming NSW reports high staff awareness and compliance with gambling harm minimisation reforms in 335 venues. Inspections show 95% of staff understand obligations. #LiquorAndGamingNSW #GamblingHarmMinimisation #ResponsibleGambling #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/nsw-venue-inspections-highlight-strong-compliance-with-gambling-harm-reduction-reforms

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Wynn Macau reports 14.2% rise in Q1 revenue, driven by Wynn Palace's strong performance in Cotai. Gaming taxes and cost pressures increase, but overall positive results. #WynnMacau #WynnPalace #Macau #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/wynn-macau-first-quarter-2026-revenue-rises-14-2