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Sri Lanka’s Hyatt Tower Attracts Investor Interest in Casino
Sri Lanka’s stalled Hyatt Tower project in Colombo is attracting investors, with interest in a potential casino license becoming a central factor. Pre-qualification ensures only serious buyers access confidential project data and bidding opportunities.
Westside Resort Unveiled with New Structure in Manila
Manila’s former LET X project has been rebranded as Westside Resort under ECRC. Alliance Global Group and Travellers will oversee operations, keeping the project on track for a third-quarter 2026 opening in Entertainment City.
Criciúma Secures Bolsa de Aposta as 2026 Master Sponsor
Criciúma Esporte Clube has signed Bolsa de Aposta as its master sponsor for 2026, covering jersey branding, stadium visibility, and educational initiatives on responsible betting, marking a key financial and strategic milestone for the club.
Melco Reports Stable Macau Performance in Q4 2025
Melco maintains a stable outlook for its Macau operations, with strong Q4 gains at City of Dreams and Studio City offsetting challenges at Altira and Mocha clubs, as the company avoids increasing promotional spend.
Tomakomai Steps Up Efforts for Hokkaido Casino Bid
Tomakomai is actively pursuing an integrated resort with casino support from Hokkaido prefecture. The city is preparing bids, site scouting, and promotional initiatives ahead of Japan’s second IR application window in 2027.
Latin America Betting Trends: Regional Patterns, Local Peaks
A Blask study reveals that betting peaks in Latin America vary by country, influenced by cultural events, sports schedules, and year-end bonuses, showing the importance of localised strategies despite regional economic similarities.
Colombia Considers Gambling Tax Adjustments Amid Crisis
Colombia is reviewing adjustments to gambling taxes to support climate emergency recovery after heavy rains, while the Constitutional Court suspends the emergency decree, leaving online and local operators in regulatory uncertainty.
Council of Europe Steps Up Youth Gambling Risk Coordination
European regulators are increasing coordination on youth gambling and gaming risks through a Council of Europe initiative, sharing policy updates, prevention strategies, and data standards to support national frameworks and strengthen child protection measures.
EveryMatrix Aggregates Casino Content for betOcean NJ
EveryMatrix has partnered with betOcean to expand its New Jersey casino portfolio, offering access to 45,000+ games and premium content from top studios, including NetEnt, Red Tiger, NoLimit City, and Big Time Gaming.
Blokotech Partners Key2 Group to Distribute StickyPlay Suite
Blokotech has partnered with Key2 Group Digital to distribute the StickyPlay gamification suite globally, giving operators new engagement tools focused on retention, competitive play mechanics, and more efficient bonus and promotional spending.
GR8 Tech Wins Best Platform Provider 2026 at SiGMA
GR8 Tech secured Best Platform Provider 2026 at the SiGMA Eurasia Awards, recognizing its full-stack casino and sportsbook platform, crypto turnkey solution, and scalable technology built for rapid integration and multi-market operator growth.
Casino Guru Academy Launches Suicide Prevention Course
Casino Guru Academy has introduced a free suicide prevention course for iGaming professionals at ICE Barcelona 2026, focused on recognizing warning signs, handling self-harm threats, and strengthening frontline responsible gambling and player protection practices.