#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau held 425 MICE events in Q1 2026, with a 30% increase in meeting participants but an 8.7% decrease in overall attendees. MICE-driven receipts grew by 29.4% to MOP841m. #Macau #MICE #Meetings #Conferences #Exhibitions #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-mice-events-attendees-down-8-7-in-q1
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-mice-events-attendees-down-8-7-in-q1
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Macau MICE attendees down 8.7% in Q1
Macau held 425 events in the January-March period.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - PAGCOR reports US$1.42bn in gaming revenue for Q1 2026, down 15.8% from last year. Electronic gaming sector sees 22.43% decline. Chairman remains optimistic about future. #PAGCOR #GamingRevenue #Philippines #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/philippine-ggr-down-16-in-q1
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/philippine-ggr-down-16-in-q1
Focus Asia Pacific
Philippine GGR down 16% in Q1
PAGCOR has reported US$1.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Victoria's auditor-general will investigate the 40-year extension of the state lottery licence to The Lottery Corporation, amid criticism over transparency and competition. Controversy surrounds the private negotiations and lack of bidding process. #Victoria #LotteryCorporation #Transparency #Competition #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/victorian-auditor-general-to-review-40-year-lottery-licence-extension-deal
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/victorian-auditor-general-to-review-40-year-lottery-licence-extension-deal
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Victorian auditor-general to review 40-year lottery licence extension
The investigation will examine whether the Victorian government ensured transparency and competitive value when negotiating the US$821m long-term licence extension with The Lottery Corporation.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Unregulated online gambling market reached $5.9tn in 2025, with 78% of global online GGR. GCI calls it the world's third-largest economy and largest form of cybercrime. #OnlineGambling #GCI #Cybercrime
https://focusgn.com/unregulated-online-gambling-is-worlds-third-largest-economy-new-report-concludes
https://focusgn.com/unregulated-online-gambling-is-worlds-third-largest-economy-new-report-concludes
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Unregulated online gambling is “world’s third largest economy,” new report concludes
The report estimates that the unregulated online gambling market reached $5.9tn in 2025.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Hungary's new government to review state-run bodies, including Szerencsejáték Zrt's monopoly over national lottery and sports betting. Finance minister pledges corruption-free management and phasing out sector taxes. #Hungary #SzerencsejatekZrt #StateRunOrganisations #GamblingRegulation
https://focusgn.com/new-hungarian-government-to-review-national-lottery-and-sports-betting-monopoly
https://focusgn.com/new-hungarian-government-to-review-national-lottery-and-sports-betting-monopoly
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New Hungarian government to review national lottery and sports betting monopoly
Péter Magyar's new TISZA administration will assess Szerencsejáték Zrt's position as part of a review of state-run bodies.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Kansas Lottery reports $14.5m sports betting revenue in April, up 10.7% year-over-year. DraftKings leads online market. #KansasLottery #SportsBetting #DraftKings
https://focusgn.com/kansas-sports-betting-revenue-rises-in-april
https://focusgn.com/kansas-sports-betting-revenue-rises-in-april
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Kansas sports betting revenue rises in April
Revenue increased 10.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Singapore saw a 5.1% decrease in international visitor arrivals in April 2026, with mainland China being the only market to see growth. Total visitors for the year expected to reach 17-18 million. #Singapore #Tourism #Travel #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/singapore-visitor-arrivals-down-in-april
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/singapore-visitor-arrivals-down-in-april
Focus Asia Pacific
Singapore visitor arrivals down in April
The city-state saw 1.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Moody's downgrades SJM Holdings' ratings but expects gradual earnings growth and improved leverage, supported by Casino L’Arc contributions and table reallocations. #Moody #SJMHoldings #CasinoL'Arc #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/moodys-downgrades-sjm-holdings-to-b1-revises-outlook-to-stable
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/moodys-downgrades-sjm-holdings-to-b1-revises-outlook-to-stable
Focus Asia Pacific
Moody’s downgrades SJM Holdings and revises outlook
The ratings agency expects gradual earnings growth and improving leverage, supported by Casino L’Arc contributions and table reallocations.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - DFNN Inc reports a net loss of PHP155.0m for Q1 2026, with revenue falling to PHP55.3m. Plans to expand InPlay.ph platform and improve gaming network. #DFNN #Gaming #Technology #RevenueLoss #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/dfnn-posts-higher-loss-in-q1-after-e-wallet-delinking
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/dfnn-posts-higher-loss-in-q1-after-e-wallet-delinking
Focus Asia Pacific
DFNN Q1 2026 loss widens to PHP155m on weaker gaming income
DFNN Inc. reported a net loss of PHP155.0m (US$2.51m) in the first quarter of 2026, widening from PHP99.8m (US$1.62m) in the same period a year earlier.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - US Senators introduce the GAME Act to prohibit online sports betting ads targeting minors. FTC to enforce rules with penalties up to $100,000 per ad. Protecting youth from harmful gambling habits. #GameAct #YouthProtection #OnlineGambling
https://focusgn.com/us-senators-introduce-legislation-to-protect-minors-from-targeted-online-gambling-ads
https://focusgn.com/us-senators-introduce-legislation-to-protect-minors-from-targeted-online-gambling-ads
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US Senators introduce legislation on online gambling ads
The Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement (GAME) Act would prohibit companies from targeting minors with sports betting advertising.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Blask's exclusive report on Nordic igaming markets reveals open competition in Sweden and Denmark, and monopoly control in Finland and Norway. The report analyses demand dynamics and brand competition in the four markets. #Blask #Nordic #iGaming
https://focusgn.com/open-competition-vs-state-monopoly-blask-analyses-the-nordic-igaming-markets
https://focusgn.com/open-competition-vs-state-monopoly-blask-analyses-the-nordic-igaming-markets
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Open competition vs. state monopoly: Blask analyses the Nordic igaming markets
The AI-powered igaming analytics platform has released an exclusive report on the igaming map in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - 19 MPs call for evaluation of British Gambling Commission's Financial Risk Assessments, warning of potential harm to horseracing industry and betting sector. Affordability checks could disrupt relationship between racing and betting. #BritishGamblingCommission #HorseracingIndustry #AffordabilityChecks
https://focusgn.com/more-mps-call-for-british-gambling-commissions-financial-checks-to-be-paused
https://focusgn.com/more-mps-call-for-british-gambling-commissions-financial-checks-to-be-paused
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More MPs call for British Gambling Commission’s financial checks to be paused
Some 19 members of Parliament have written an open letter calling for a full evaluation of the financial risk assessment pilot.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit plans to propose a new system to quickly suspend accounts suspected of illegal gambling and other crimes. Amendments expected in September. #SouthKorea #FinancialIntelligenceUnit #IllegalGambling #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/reforms-in-south-korea-aim-to-fast-track-freezing-of-accounts-linked-to-illegal-gambling
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/reforms-in-south-korea-aim-to-fast-track-freezing-of-accounts-linked-to-illegal-gambling
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Reforms in South Korea aim to fast-track freezing of accounts linked to illegal gambling
Financial authorities plan to propose a system for gambling-related accounts to be suspended more quickly.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Citigroup maintains forecast for Macau's May GGR at MOP22.5bn, with daily revenue needing to reach MOP704m to meet target. Despite recent decline, revenue still up 1% from last year. Upcoming events expected to boost gaming in May. #Citigroup #MacauGGR #GamingRevenue #MacauEvents #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/citigroup-projects-macau-ggr-to-reach-mop22-5bn
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/citigroup-projects-macau-ggr-to-reach-mop22-5bn
Focus Asia Pacific
Citigroup maintains Macau GGR forecast
Daily GGR must reach about MOP704m (US$87.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Megaworld Corporation to open six new hotels in the Philippines by 2029, adding 2,000 room keys. Expansion to position Megaworld as largest hotel operator in the country. #Megaworld #Philippines #Hospitality #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/megaworld-to-add-six-new-hotels-across-the-philippines-by-2029
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/megaworld-to-add-six-new-hotels-across-the-philippines-by-2029
Focus Asia Pacific
Megaworld to add six new hotels across the Philippines by 2029
The property developer plans to expand its hospitality footprint with nearly 2,000 additional rooms.