#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

#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

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#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

#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

#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

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#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

#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

#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

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#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

#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

#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

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#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

#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

#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

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Spain's DGOJ opens public consultation on proposed amendments to Gambling Regulation Act to strengthen controls, improve prevention, and combat illegal gambling. New grants for gambling research also launched. #Spain #DGOJ #GamblingRegulationAct #IllegalGambling #ResearchGrants
https://focusgn.com/spanish-gambling-reforms-put-to-public-consultation

#InTheSpotlightFGN - EU Budget Committee to debate proposal for pan-EU gambling levy introduced by Romanian MEP Victor Negrescu. EGBA criticizes as unworkable. #EUBudgetCommittee #GamblingLevy #EGBA
https://focusgn.com/lawmakers-continue-to-mull-eu-gambling-levy