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LottoStar Partners With Playtech in South Africa
LottoStar has partnered with Playtech to bring over 100 slot and live casino titles to its South African platform, expanding its regulated offering while boosting variety, engagement, and retention for domestic players.
Novibet Launches Octoplay Games in Greece
Novibet has integrated Octoplay’s game portfolio into its regulated Greek online casino, marking Octoplay’s debut on the platform and supporting both companies’ strategies to expand content offerings across licensed European iGaming markets.
Macau Casinos File 3,603 STRs in 2025
Macau’s gaming operators submitted 3,603 suspicious transaction reports in 2025, accounting for over 73% of total filings, as overall STR volumes declined year on year amid reduced reporting across the sector.
SJM Holdings Cuts 2026 Debt With $170m Tender Offer
SJM Holdings has completed a $170m cash tender offer for its 2026 senior notes, cutting near-term refinancing risk. The move comes as Fitch maintains a Negative outlook, citing market share pressure and underperformance at Grand Lisboa Palace.
Serbia Introduces Dedicated Rules for Jackpot Games
Serbia has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for jackpot games, requiring prior approval, annual renewal, certified systems, and payout caps tied to operator betting volumes across online and land-based gambling verticals.
South Korea Warns Public Bodies as Kangwon Land Expands
South Korea has warned public institutions to prove their value or risk closure, increasing pressure on Kangwon Land as it advances casino expansion plans, benefits from regulatory easing, and strengthens governance under heightened accountability expectations.
Macau Casinos Post Revenue Gains, Margins Limited in Q4
Macau casinos posted higher Q4 2025 revenues, yet margin expansion was constrained by costs from major events and regulatory changes. Citigroup projects 2026 EBITDA growth as event headwinds ease, highlighting Galaxy, Wynn, and Sands as top picks.
South Korea Warns Casinos Becoming Money Laundering Hubs
South Korean authorities warn that criminal networks are shifting from cryptocurrencies to casino junkets and chip-cash cycles to launder illicit funds, exposing enforcement gaps and renewed AML risks across foreigner-only casinos.
Inspire Resort Posts KRW267bn GGR as Losses Narrow
Inspire Entertainment Resort recorded KRW267.23bn in gaming revenue for FY2025, supported by rising hotel and non-gaming income, as the Incheon integrated resort sharply reduced operating losses amid leadership changes.
Delta Corp Closes Zuri White Sands Goa Casino
Delta Corp has closed its Zuri White Sands Goa casino, citing sustained losses and minimal revenue contribution, as higher GST rates continue to reshape the economics of India’s regulated casino sector.
Century Entertainment Expands Digital Gaming in Philippines
Century Entertainment strengthens its Philippines presence through an expanded MOU with WPT, developing mobile apps and shifting away from table-based gaming. The move reflects a broader pivot toward technology-led, regulated digital gaming markets in Asia-Pacific.
SJM Holdings Raises $540M via Senior Notes Amid Macau Shift
SJM Holdings raised $540M through senior notes to extend debt maturities, fund the L’Arc acquisition, and bolster financial flexibility. The move positions the operator to navigate Macau’s regulatory changes and evolving casino landscape.