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Fortaleza Faces Sponsorship Uncertainty After Relegation
Fortaleza Esporte Clube’s drop to Série B threatens its record R$30M Cassino Bet sponsorship. Discussions are ongoing regarding early termination, leaving the club’s finances and planning for the next season uncertain.
Macau Jewellery Store Busted for Illegal Money Exchange
Macau authorities shut down a jewellery store in Cotai that was secretly running an illegal money exchange, arresting two employees and seizing HK$60 million in unlicensed transactions linked to gambling.
MGM China Faces Dividend Pressure from Royalty Hike
MGM China is under pressure as a doubling of branding royalties to its U.S. parent could cut dividends in 2026–27. Analysts warn profitability and cash flow will be affected amid Macau market challenges.
Suntrust Reshuffles Board as Westside City Push Continues
Suntrust Resort Holdings has appointed two new board members following resignations, strengthening financial and technology leadership as it pushes forward with its delayed Westside City integrated resort project in Manila’s Entertainment City.
PH Resorts Reclassified After Casino Licence Loss
PH Resorts Group Holdings will shift to the Hotel & Leisure subsector on the Philippine Stock Exchange after losing its provisional casino licence, marking an end to near-term integrated resort ambitions linked to the Emerald Bay project.
PAGCOR Introduces Minimum Guaranteed Fee for Online Gaming
PAGCOR will enforce a minimum guaranteed fee on accredited GSAs and GVOs from 2026, introducing a tiered monthly system to ensure standardized revenue, fiscal accountability, and operational compliance across the Philippine online gaming sector.
SJM Holdings Acquires L’Arc Casino in Macau
SJM Holdings has acquired L’Arc casino, transitioning it from a satellite venue to a self-operated property. The move strengthens its Macau peninsula portfolio amid regulatory changes phasing out third-party casino revenue-sharing arrangements.
Latin America Gambling Markets Close 2025 with Key Trends
Latin America’s gambling markets ended 2025 with diverse outcomes. Brazil saw online betting boost jobs, Montevideo casino posted heavy losses, Flutter reported global setbacks, and Codere Online maintained revenue stability amid evolving regulations.
Sands China Renews Macau Trademark Deal Through 2028
Sands China has renewed its trademark and marketing agreements with Las Vegas Sands through 2028, securing brand use across major Macau resorts while setting structured royalty fees and marketing caps to support post-pandemic growth.
MGM China Brand Fees Double Under New MGM Agreement
MGM Resorts will double trademark licensing fees charged to MGM China from 2026, reshaping revenue sharing and locking in a long-term branding agreement aligned with Macau’s gaming concession period.
Fecoljuegos Criticizes Colombia’s 19% Online Gaming Tax
Fecoljuegos has raised concerns over Colombia’s 19% tax on online gaming deposits, arguing it distorts market dynamics, harms licensed operators, and risks accelerating player migration to illegal gambling platforms.
MDS Casinos Enhances Employee Benefits in 2025
Marina del Sol (MDS Casinos) upgraded employee benefits in 2025, enhancing health insurance, educational opportunities, bonuses, and internal culture, reflecting its commitment to staff welfare and professional development across its Chilean operations.