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GKL Sees 42% Profit Surge as Foreign Visitors Lift Casinos
Grand Korea Leisure achieved a 42.4% net profit increase in 2025, supported by higher revenue from foreign visitors. GKL’s foreigner-only casinos in Seoul and Busan saw strong table and slot performance driving overall growth.
Kangwon Land Profit Falls Despite Higher Casino Sales
Kangwon Land posted a sharp profit decline in 2025 despite higher revenue, citing weaker non-operating income. The results highlight financial pressures facing South Korea’s only casino open to local players.
Sweden Online Casinos Face Trust Gap Despite High Usage
New research from CasinoFeber shows online casino play is widespread in Sweden, but player trust is fragile, licence awareness is low, and unlicensed platforms continue to attract users.
Play’n GO Launches Barn Busters Video Slot
Play’n GO’s Barn Busters introduces a colorful 5-reel, 243-ways slot featuring three clever sheep, a dramatic wolf, and playful farmyard chaos, combining character-driven comedy with engaging gameplay mechanics.
Brazil Sees 217,000 Betting Self-Exclusions in 40 Days
More than 217,000 Brazilians opted into self-exclusion within 40 days of the federal platform’s launch, highlighting strong demand for consumer protection as regulators expand oversight of Brazil’s fast-growing betting market.
Malaysia Busts Foreign-Run Online Gambling Ring
Malaysia’s Immigration Department has shut down an online gambling syndicate operated by foreign nationals in Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang, following coordinated raids that led to multiple arrests and the seizure of gambling-related equipment.
Macau Casino Exclusion Requests Jump Nearly 68%
Macau recorded a sharp rise in casino exclusion applications last year, driven mainly by self-exclusions. The increase reflects higher gaming activity post-pandemic and growing reliance on responsible gambling measures.
MC Games Unveils Revamped Homepage for Brazilian Players
MC Games has launched a redesigned homepage as part of a wider platform renovation, introducing AI-driven navigation, faster performance, and improved usability to meet the expectations of Brazil’s growing iGaming audience.
PAGCOR Rules to Trigger Philippine Online Gaming Mergers
PAGCOR’s December 2025 rules require operators to meet strict revenue and guarantee thresholds, driving mergers and partnerships in the Philippine online gaming market and paving the way for a more regulated, consolidated industry.
Macau GGR Forecasted to Rise 5.3% in 2026
Jefferies forecasts Macau GGR growth of 5.3% in 2026, driven by record visitor arrivals. Sands, Galaxy, and MGM lead revenue gains, while Wynn and SJM expand properties and gaming offerings to capture market share.
Novomatic Deploys CMS Across Three Spielbank Casinos
Novomatic has implemented its Novovision casino management system at the Ring Casino, with further rollouts at Bad Dürkheim and Bad Neuenahr. The solution centralises operations, supports regulatory compliance, and strengthens Novomatic’s partnership with the German operator.
Resorts World Sentosa Sets 2026 as Repositioning Test Year
Resorts World Sentosa is positioning 2026 as a critical testing year, rolling out frequent non-gaming refreshes and family-focused experiences as part of its RWS 2.0 plan ahead of its next casino licence review.