#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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The Star secures refinancing deal with WhiteHawk Capital Partners
The Australian casino operator says the facility will refinance its existing debt and provide additional liquidity to support operations and strategic initiatives.
#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
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Bee Macau casino-grade playing card factory now fully operational
The Bee Macau factory will manufacture Bee casino-grade playing cards entirely in Macau.
#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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SJM Holdings reports first-quarter loss after satellite casino closures
The Macau gaming operator posted a net loss of US$7.
#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
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Dutch gambling regulator sends Meta thousands of reports on illegal gambling ads
The KSA also aims to tackle unlicensed operators using the names and logos of well-known Dutch athletes and brands.
#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
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Gaming executives remain optimistic as industry growth continues; sports event contracts drive rising industry concern
The American Gaming Association has reported a 21.
#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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Brazilian court rejects gambling loss case
The court ruled that the bets were placed voluntarily and dismissed the platform’s liability.
#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
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New South Wales inspections find strong compliance with gambling reforms
Liquor & Gaming NSW reported high levels of staff awareness and operational compliance following inspections across 335 venues.
#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
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Wynn Macau first-quarter 2026 revenue rises 14.2%
Wynn Palace delivered the strongest performance within the portfolio.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Australia's financial crime watchdog investigates Tabcorp over anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. Tabcorp's share price drops. CEO pledges cooperation with regulator. #Tabcorp #AUSTRAC #MoneyLaundering #CounterTerrorismFinancing #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/austrac-probes-tabcorp-money-laundering-controls
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AUSTRAC probes Tabcorp money-laundering controls
Australia’s financial crime watchdog has launched an investigation into Tabcorp over alleged deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - The British Gambling Commission is hiring a Head of Illegal Markets to tackle unlicensed gambling, following government funding and industry concerns. #GamblingCommission #IllegalMarkets
https://focusgn.com/british-gambling-commission-seeks-head-of-illegal-markets
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British Gambling Commission seeks Head of Illegal Markets
The new position will be responsible for coordinating resources across Enforcement and Intelligence as the regulator steps up efforts to tackle unlicensed gambling.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Maryland casinos generated $172.2m in April, up 5.9% YoY. MGM National Harbor led with $74m. Casino gaming contributions to the state were $72.5m, up 2.7% YoY. #MarylandCasinos #GamingRevenue #CasinoContributions
https://focusgn.com/maryland-casino-revenue-increases-in-april
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Maryland casino revenue increases in April
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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Entain urges IFR to ban sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling operators in English football to tackle black market presence. DCMS to propose new rules limiting sponsorship to Gambling Commission-licensed companies. #Entain #IFR #DCMS #GamblingCommission
https://focusgn.com/entain-takes-call-for-ban-on-unlicensed-gambling-sponsorship-to-new-football-regulator
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Entain takes call for ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship to new football regulator
The operator wants the IFR to speed up a proposed ban on deals with companies that don't have Gambling Commission licences.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Wynn Resorts to build The Enclave at Wynn Palace, a new luxury tower in Macau, increasing room inventory by 25%. Construction starts in 2026. #WynnResorts #LuxuryTower #MacauExpansion #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/wynn-unveils-us950m-enclave-expansion-at-wynn-palace-macau
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Wynn unveils US$950m Enclave expansion at Wynn Palace Macau
The new all-suite luxury tower will increase Wynn Palace’s room inventory by 25 per cent.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau government collects US$4.34bn from casino taxes in the first four months of 2026, up 16.9% year-on-year. Gaming taxes account for 86.5% of revenue. #Macau #CasinoTaxes #GamingRevenue #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-gaming-tax-revenue-up-16-9-january-april
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-gaming-tax-revenue-up-16-9-january-april
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Macau gaming tax revenue up 16.9% January-April
The government collected US$4.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau's tourism sector sees a 24.5% increase in non-gaming visitor spending, with shopping as the largest spending category. Mainland Chinese tourists had the highest average spend. #Macau #Tourism #Shopping #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-reports-sharp-increase-in-tourist-non-gaming-spending-in-q1
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-reports-sharp-increase-in-tourist-non-gaming-spending-in-q1
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Macau Q1 non-gaming visitor spending rises 24.5 per cent to MOP24.43bn
Macau’s tourism sector generated MOP24.43bn (US$3.03bn) in non-gaming visitor spending during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 24.5 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.