#InTheSpotlightFGN - 91.1% of Ontario gamblers choose legal sites, up 7.4% from last year. Government prioritizes player protection in regulated igaming market. #Ontario #Igaming #PlayerProtection
https://focusgn.com/more-than-90-of-ontarian-players-choose-legal-sites-according-to-study
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More than 90% of Ontarian players choose legal sites, according to study
A study commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and iGaming Ontario found a rise in the proportion of gamblers choosing licensed sites.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Malaysia warns Facebook over illegal gambling and scam content, threatening legal action. 271,472 takedown requests issued, majority linked to Facebook. #Malaysia #Facebook #IllegalGambling #OnlineScams #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/malaysian-minister-warns-of-possible-legal-action-against-facebook-over-online-gambling-content
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Malaysian minister warns of possible action against Facebook over online gambling content
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil claimed Facebook was failing to cooperate to tackle online scams and illegal gambling content.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Bangladesh government to modernize gambling laws to address rise of online platforms, emphasizing social risks and enforcement powers. #Bangladesh #GamblingLaws #OnlineGambling #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/bangladesh-moves-to-reform-gambling-law-amid-online-betting-surge
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Bangladesh government to tighten gambling rules with new legislation replacing 1867 act
The Bangladeshi government is planning to repeal the Gambling Act of 1867 and replace it with a modern legal framework targeting gambling, betting and online gambling activities.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau visitor arrivals increase by 11.3% in April, with growth from mainland China and international visitors. Gaming revenue also rises in April. #Macau #VisitorArrivals #GamingRevenue #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-visitor-arrivals-up-11-3-in-april
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Macau visitor arrivals up 11.3% in April
Visitor arrivals reached 3.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Belgian regulator Kansspelcommissie warns gambling operators to adhere to strict rules on marketing during 2026 FIFA World Cup. No player inducements or aggressive recruitment allowed. #Kansspelcommissie #BelgiumGamblingAct #FIFAWorldCup
https://focusgn.com/belgian-gaming-commission-issues-marketing-warning-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup
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Belgian Gaming Commission issues marketing warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
Kansspelcommissie says it will be monitoring for breaches of Belgium’s tough rules on gambling marketing.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - San Francisco judge allows California cardrooms to continue offering blackjack amid legal challenge. Next hearing on June 30. #SanFrancisco #Blackjack #LegalChallenge
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Preliminary injunction allows Californian cardrooms to offer blackjack
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin has passed a preliminary injunction to allow blackjack games while a legal challenge continues.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Paf reports record revenue and profits despite lowering loss limits. Plans to enter Finland's online gambling market in 2027. Strong focus on customer safety and community contributions. #Paf #Finland #OnlineGambling
https://focusgn.com/paf-reports-record-revenue-despite-strict-loss-limits-for-gamblers
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Paf reports record revenue despite lower loss limits for gamblers
Paf has reported record full-year revenue as it prepares for Finland's regulation of online gambling.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau received 403,000 visitors over Buddha’s Birthday break, with an average of 134,000 per day. Visitor arrivals increased by 11.3% in April. #Macau #VisitorArrivals #Tourism #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-sees-over-400000-visitor-arrivals-during-buddhas-birthday-holiday-period
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Macau sees over 400,000 visitor arrivals during Buddha’s Birthday holiday period
The city received an average of more than 134,000 visitors per day.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - S&P Global downgrades Universal Entertainment Corp's outlook to negative due to underperformance of Okada Manila in the Philippine casino market. Operating costs and competition continue to impact earnings. #Spglobal #UniversalEntertainment #OkadaManila #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/sp-revises-universal-entertainment-outlook-amid-challenges-at-okada-manila
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S&P revises Universal Entertainment outlook amid challenges at Okada Manila
The ratings agency warned that intense competition in the Philippine casino market and rising operating costs continue to weigh on Okada Manila’s performance.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Hoiana Resort & Golf opens Sky Casino, a VIP venue for high-end players with private gaming salons and premium services in Vietnam. #HoianaResort #SkyCasino #VIPGaming #Vietnam #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/hoiana-launches-sky-casino-to-strengthen-vietnams-premium-gaming-segment
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Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort launches Sky Casino targeting VIP market
The new VIP venue at Hoiana Resort & Golf targets high-end players with private gaming salons and premium services.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Armenia tightens gambling regulations with new compliance framework, anti-money laundering measures, and centralised monitoring system. Local banks instructed to reject MCC 7995 transactions. #Armenia #GamblingRegulations #ComplianceFramework
https://focusgn.com/armenia-introduces-new-payment-controls-in-bid-to-tackle-unlicensed-gambling
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Armenia introduces new payment controls in bid to tackle unlicensed gambling
Local banks have been told to reject Merchant Category Code 7995 transactions.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs bill banning online sweepstakes casinos state-wide. Other states follow suit. #Tennessee #OnlineGambling
https://focusgn.com/tennessee-governor-signs-sweepstakes-casino-ban-into-law
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Tennessee governor signs sweepstakes casino ban into law
Senate Bill 2136 had passed the legislature earlier this year before being sent to Governor Bill Lee’s desk.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Crystal Palace confirms replacement deal with AI company Temporal as Premier League's voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors nears. Clubs seek new sponsors in AI and fintech sectors. #CrystalPalace #Temporal #PremierLeague #GamblingBan #AI #Fintech
https://focusgn.com/how-are-premier-league-clubs-replacing-their-gambling-sponsors
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How are Premier League clubs replacing their gambling sponsors?
Crystal Palace is the latest club to confirm a replacement as the Premier League's voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors approaches.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - SJM Holdings to create Macau's largest integrated resort hotel by combining Hotel Lisboa and Grand Lisboa into a single complex by 2027. Renovations include room upgrades and new dining areas. #SJMHoldings #Macau #HotelRenovation #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/sjm-to-merge-hotel-lisboa-and-grand-lisboa-into-single-macau-resort
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SJM to merge Hotel Lisboa and Grand Lisboa into single Macau resort
The move will create what SJM describes as the largest integrated resort hotel on the Macau Peninsula.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Indian Supreme Court upholds online gaming laws and GST framework, allowing states to regulate or prohibit online games played for stakes. Tax demands issued against gaming companies. #SupremeCourt #OnlineGaming #GST #India #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/indias-supreme-court-upholds-state-online-gaming-bans-and-28-gst-regime
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/indias-supreme-court-upholds-state-online-gaming-bans-and-28-gst-regime
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India’s Supreme Court upholds state online gaming bans and 28% GST regime
The court ruled that states can prohibit online games played for stakes, including skill-based games such as rummy, poker and fantasy sports.
#InTheSpotlightFGN - Philippine online gaming service providers must meet new accreditation requirements by July 31, 2026, or face decommissioning. Strengthening regulatory oversight and transparency in the digital gaming supply chain. #PAGCOR #OnlineGaming #Accreditation #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/the-philippines-sets-july-31-deadline-for-online-gaming-b2b-accreditation
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/the-philippines-sets-july-31-deadline-for-online-gaming-b2b-accreditation
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The Philippines sets deadline for online gaming B2B accreditation
All online gaming service providers must meet new accreditation requirements or face decommissioning of their systems.