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Macau Casinos Fine-Tune Baccarat Side Bets
Macau’s casinos are refining baccarat side bets, leveraging smart table technology to optimize revenue and player experience. Operators test new wagers while balancing complexity and tradition to maintain baccarat’s enduring appeal.
Palasino Reports H1 Growth, Expands Central European Casinos
Palasino Holdings grew H1 2025 revenue to HKD305M despite rising costs. Gaming income strengthened, and the group is advancing expansion with Palasino Mikulov in the Czech Republic while exploring further European market opportunities.
Vaquejada Betting Surges as PlayBet Drives Digital Growth
Vaquejada is rapidly evolving from a traditional Northeastern sport into a major digital betting category. PlayBet is driving this transformation through community engagement, celebrity support, and tailored odds that elevate the sport’s presence in Brazil’s growing iGaming ecosystem.
PAGCOR Reinforces Online Gaming Reforms Amid Q3 Dip
PAGCOR is intensifying its regulatory push as Q3 gaming revenue slightly declines, reinforcing e-wallet restrictions, compliance standards, and consumer safeguards. The regulator says short-term disruption is necessary to boost transparency, credibility, and long-term industry stability.
Genting Malaysia Q3 Revenue Up 22% on VIP Gains
Genting Malaysia posted 22% revenue growth in Q3 2025, led by VIP activity at Resorts World Genting. International operations showed mixed results, while preparations continue for Resorts World New York City’s commercial license.
Brazil Moves to Standardize State and Municipal Lotteries
Brazil’s new PL 5982/2025 aims to standardize state and municipal lotteries with clear rules, stronger governance, AML safeguards, tech requirements, and defined revenue allocation to social sectors, positioning the framework as a major modernization step for the industry.
Sweden Ombudsman Critiques Spelinspektionen Over Delays
Sweden’s regulator faces scrutiny after delays in manual self-exclusion registration. SkillOnNet receives a warning for missing responsible gambling logos, while Nixxe BV is banned for offering unlicensed online gaming services in the country.
MGA Warns Players About Fake Malta-Licensed Websites
The MGA has issued a warning against two gambling sites falsely claiming Maltese licensing, urging players to verify operators via its public register. The regulator also highlighted its new self-assessment tool and reaffirmed player protection as a key 2025 priority.
Macau Police Bust Extortion Ring Targeting Casino Scammers
Macau authorities arrested 13 suspects accused of running an extortion ring that targeted casino scammers and collected around HK$800,000. The group allegedly blackmailed “cross-hand” fraudsters by demanding hush money in exchange for not reporting their cheating.
RGB International Q3 Revenue and Profit Plunge
RGB International posted a sharp Q3 2025 decline, with pre-tax profit down 73% to RM5.5 million. Lower sales, high jackpot payouts, and FX volatility weighed on revenue and operational performance across Southeast Asia.
Buenos Aires Modernizes Land-Based Casinos to Protect Jobs
The Province of Buenos Aires is modernizing its land-based casinos with digital payments, updated machines, and entertainment initiatives to strengthen in-person gaming while protecting thousands of jobs and supporting local horse racing and tourism.
Argentina Updates Online Betting Tax Rules for 2025
Argentina’s ARCA Resolution 5791/2025 overhauls online betting indirect taxes, streamlining registration, verification, and foreign operator listings while linking reduced perception rates to employment. The reforms aim to enhance transparency, compliance, and regulatory predictability.