#InTheSpotlightFGN - France's gambling regulator issues new data protection guidelines for operators, emphasizing GDPR compliance and responsible gambling practices. #France #GDPR #ResponsibleGambling
https://focusgn.com/french-gambling-regulator-launches-new-data-protection-guidelines

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Arizona Department of Gaming to accept new applications for event wagering licences from June 26 to July 10, 2026. $33.9bn staked since legalisation in 2021. #Arizona #SportsBetting #GamingLicences
https://focusgn.com/new-window-to-open-arizona-sports-betting-licences

#InTheSpotlightFGN - President Lula da Silva criticizes online gambling, calls for shutdown of non-useful betting sites. New bills aim to ban gambling ads and sponsorships in Brazil. #LulaDaSilva #OnlineGambling #BrazilAgainstBets
https://focusgn.com/president-lula-da-silva-reiterates-opposition-to-online-gaming-in-brazil-amid-reelection-campaign

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Wynn Macau secures shareholder approval for final dividend of HK$0.223 per share. Meeting covered key governance and capital management decisions. #WynnMacau #DividendApproval #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/wynn-macau-shareholders-approve-dividend-payout-and-capital-mandates

#InTheSpotlightFGN - India's Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on igaming, causing major gaming operators' shares to drop. Industry faces potential liabilities of over US$24.2bn. #India #SupremeCourt #GST #Gaming #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/indian-gaming-stocks-fall-after-supreme-court-backs-retrospective-28-gst-levy

#InTheSpotlightFGN - IEC signs PHP566.95m contract for New Coast Hotel Manila renovation, to be completed by 2026. Additional works include façade lighting, LED screen, and guest room upgrades. #IEC #NewCoastHotel #Renovation #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/international-entertainment-signs-us9-7m-construction-deal-for-manila-casino-hotel-upgrade

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - EU proposes a pan-European gambling tax to raise €13.3bn over the next budget cycle. Other revenue options include crypto and digital services taxes. Resistance expected. #EuGamblingTax #DigitalServicesTax #CryptoTax
https://focusgn.com/eu-gambling-tax-ambitions-increase

#InTheSpotlightFGN - AGCOM in Italy to clarify boundaries between informational and promotional gambling communications for licensed operators. Consultation launched on responsible gambling communications. #AGCOM #Italy #Gambling
https://focusgn.com/italian-media-regulator-to-clarify-rules-for-gambling-communications

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Governor Josh Stein extends Ethics Act to prohibit state employees from participating in prediction markets, ensuring integrity in government. #GovernorJoshStein #EthicsAct #PredictionMarkets
https://focusgn.com/north-carolina-governor-bans-state-employees-from-using-insider-information-on-prediction-markets

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Jeju Dream Tower casino in South Korea reports US$32.7m in revenue for May, up 19.5% from last year. Table games lead the way with US$31.2m. #JejuDreamTower #CasinoRevenue #SouthKorea #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/jeju-dream-tower-casino-sales-up-19-5-in-may

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau's gross gaming revenue reached US$2.8bn in May, up 6.7% YoY. Cumulative GGR for 2026 is US$13.44bn, 10.9% higher YoY but 13.8% below 2019 levels. Inbound visitor arrivals during Labour Day Golden Week rose 2.7%. #Macau #GamingRevenue #VisitorArrivals #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/macau-ggr-rises-6-7-year-over-year-in-may

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Australia's proposed gambling ad reforms facing criticism for leaving loopholes, still exposing children to ads during live sports. Legislation extends restrictions to online platforms with a 'triple lock' system. #Australia #GamblingAds #Legislation #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/australias-proposed-gambling-ad-reforms-criticised-over-exemptions-and-podcast-rules

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Finland's Veikkaus faces uncertain future as online gambling market opens. Political parties divided on potential sale of state-owned operator valued at €4.5bn. #Finland #Veikkaus #OnlineGambling #PoliticalParties #StateOwned #€4.5bn
https://focusgn.com/will-finland-sell-veikkaus-its-state-owned-gambling-operator

#InTheSpotlightFGN - World Lottery Association warns about risks of prediction markets to sports integrity, consumer protection, and fair competition, calling for regulation. #WorldLotteryAssociation #PredictionMarkets #SportsIntegrity #ConsumerProtection #Regulation
https://focusgn.com/wla-calls-for-prediction-markets-to-be-regulated-under-the-same-framework-as-sports-betting

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Five industry figures discuss regulatory tools needed in Brazil to combat illegal gambling and promote licensed environments. Key points include payment controls, content regulation, and political recognition. #Brazil #Regulation #Gambling
https://focusgn.com/5-leaders-1-question-brazils-illegal-gambling-market-and-the-tools-to-move-players-to-licensed-platforms

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - Delta Corp sees potentially favorable outcome from recent Supreme Court ruling on GST for online gaming in India, reducing tax exposure. #DeltaCorp #SupremeCourt #GST #OnlineGaming #TaxExposure #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/delta-corp-sees-positive-implications-in-supreme-court-gst-ruling-despite-market-selloff