#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
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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
Focus Asia Pacific
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.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Governor Tim Walz signed a bill criminalizing prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket in Minnesota, becoming the first US state to do so. CFTC filed a lawsuit against the law, arguing it undermines federal regulations. #GovernorTimWalz #Kalshi #Polymarket #CFTC #PredictionMarkets
https://focusgn.com/minnesota-becomes-first-state-to-outlaw-prediction-markets
https://focusgn.com/minnesota-becomes-first-state-to-outlaw-prediction-markets
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Minnesota becomes first US state to outlaw prediction markets
Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill that criminalises platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Swedish online gambling revenue grows in Q1 2026, offsetting land-based casino decline. Self-exclusions rise. Mattias Pleiner appointed to Spelinspektionen board. #SwedishGambling #OnlineGaming #Spelinspektionen
https://focusgn.com/swedish-gambling-revenue-rises-slightly-in-q1
https://focusgn.com/swedish-gambling-revenue-rises-slightly-in-q1
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Swedish gambling revenue rises slightly in Q1
Online gambling growth made up for the absence of land-based casino revenue.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Brazil's federal government collected over R$4bn from betting in the first quarter of 2026, with online fixed-odds betting contributing R$1.15bn. CEO of Pay4Fun highlights the importance of regulation and responsible gambling. #Brazil #Betting #RevenueCollection #Regulation #ResponsibleGambling
https://focusgn.com/online-betting-generates-e196-8m-for-brazil-in-q1-access-to-information-request-reveals
https://focusgn.com/online-betting-generates-e196-8m-for-brazil-in-q1-access-to-information-request-reveals
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Online betting generates €196.8m for Brazil in Q1, Access to Information request reveals
The data shows the significance of betting for state revenue collection in Brazil.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Hana Securities predicts Lotte Tour Development could earn $67m more annually with new rolling chip scheme at Jeju Dream Tower. Strong first-quarter results lead to 'buy' recommendation. #HanaSecurities #LotteTourDevelopment #JejuDreamTower #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/jeju-dream-tower-rolling-chip-expansion-expected-to-drive-revenue-growth-brokerage-says
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/jeju-dream-tower-rolling-chip-expansion-expected-to-drive-revenue-growth-brokerage-says
Focus Asia Pacific
New commission structure could boost Jeju Dream Tower revenue growth, brokerage says
Hana Securities says Lotte Tour Development’s expanded rolling chip scheme could generate more than US$67m in additional annual revenue.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - New Zealand sees significant growth in online casino spending, reaching NZ$1.36bn per year. Sports betting segment declines. Regulated market to launch soon. #NewZealand #OnlineCasino #RegulatedMarket #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/new-zealands-online-gambling-market-surpasses-us750m
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/new-zealands-online-gambling-market-surpasses-us750m
Focus Asia Pacific
New Zealand’s online gambling market surpasses US$750m
New government data shows strong growth in online casino spending as the country moves towards a regulated igaming market.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau legislators express concerns over robot dealers potentially replacing human croupiers in casinos, threatening local jobs and economy. #Macau #RobotDealers #GamingIndustry #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-lawmakers-raise-concerns-over-robot-croupiers
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-lawmakers-raise-concerns-over-robot-croupiers
Focus Asia Pacific
Macau lawmakers raise concerns over robot croupiers
Legislators fear the potential impact of robot dealers on gaming industry jobs.