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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

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#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

Today On Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific:

#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

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Macau casino sector growth likely to slow in the coming months despite strong May results. Full-year GGR forecasted to grow 6.2%, with second-half growth at 4% unless demand improves. #Macau #CasinoSector #GrowthForecast #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/seaport-expects-macau-gaming-growth-to-slow-despite-strong-may-performance

#InTheSpotlightFGN - The Star Sydney fined AU$10m by NSW Independent Casino Commission for historical compliance breaches. Penalties for financial crime risk, gambling harm, and regulatory oversight failures. #TheStarSydney #CasinoPenalties #ComplianceBreaches #FocusAsiaPacific
https://focusgn.com/asia-pacific/the-star-sydney-fined-us7-2m

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#InTheSpotlightFGN - EN 18144 establishes guidance for consumer protection in Europe, identifying 9 core behavioural markers for gambling operators. EGBA leads the way in implementing this industry-first standard. #ConsumerProtection #GamblingOperators #EGBA #PlayerProtection #EuropeanStandard
https://focusgn.com/milestone-european-standard-on-gambling-harm-markers-reaches-publication

#InTheSpotlightFGN - Kalshi files lawsuit against Minnesota law banning prediction markets, claiming federal jurisdiction and First Amendment rights infringement. Minnesota defends its position. #Kalshi #PredictionMarkets #CFTC #Minnesota #Lawsuit
https://focusgn.com/kalshi-challenges-minnesota-law-targeting-prediction-markets

#InTheSpotlightFGN - British Conservative Party proposes ban on gambling for welfare recipients with criminal convictions, aims to save £23bn through welfare reform. Critics argue against austerity measures. #ConservativeParty #WelfareReform #Austerity
https://focusgn.com/conservative-party-moots-gambling-ban-for-british-welfare-recipients